How to remove 1XConfig error

1XConfig.exe file information

The process 8021XConfig Module belongs to the software 8021XConfig Module or mMHouse by Intel (www.intel.com) or Intel Corporation (www.intel.com).

Description: File 1XConfig.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 184320 bytes (71% of all occurrence), 389186 bytes, 204800 bytes, 229442 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows system file. 1XConfig.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If 1XConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 27% dangerous. File size is 245760 bytes (98% of all occurrence), 241664 bytes. The program has no visible window. 1XConfig.exe is not a Windows core file. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. 1XConfig.exe is able to record inputs.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as 1XConfig.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the 1XConfig.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: 1XConfig.exe, 1XConfig.exe

Very serious handle leeks confirm this, will eat operative system resources.
  Michele  

Wenn ich 1XConfig.exe aus dem Ordner C:\Programme\Intel\Wireless\Bin lösche, dann geht mein W-Lan nicht mehr.
   

Easily infected by trojan virii (Jan 2007)
  Andrew Grogan  

Intel Wireless configration File, nothing to be concerned about. Has caused a few crashing issue with office updates, but after reboot all is sorted and no further issues
  Dodgykeeper  

CPU usage spikes makes all I/O to stop. This greatly affects application which is dependent of full access to the HDD, such as CD ripping.
  Assur  

Has a serious Windows handle leak (ver 9.0.1.33), one handle per second!
  Tony  

I was also concerned... did a search on my PC for this file and it ended up being a file for my Intel Wireless Card. I don't suspect anything.
  DuG  

The one used by Intel Wireless has got some serious handle leaks.
  James Addison  

This executable is a background service for the support of the Intel Wireless interface.
  Eric  

cpu usage spikes periodicaly, think its to do with intel wireless card in laptop. no ill effects from killing it..
  razer  

It kills any application having subdirectory ./config in its working directory.
  Alex  

also used by Intel Wireless
  Binaeric  

Provides a tray icon to access and config shuttle multimedia utillities, Monitor usb devices, connections or configuration.
  Skippy   (further information)

System Tray background task which gets installed by the drivers for Shuttle Technology products (now part of SCM MicroSystems). SCM MicroSystems is an OEM manufacturer - that is, it makes/assembles the original products which are then sold under various badges by other companies (e.g. DataFab,Hewlett-Packard, Apple, etc..). The products include USB card readers, USB CD-Writers, USB Zip or Flash Drives, USB LS-120 drives, etc.. ICONFIG sits in the System Tray and its sole purpose seems to be to provide connection and status info about your USB device.
  peng   (further information)

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