How to remove an Dot1XCfg error

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Dot1XCfg.exe file information

The process known as Intel 802.1x Server or Intel 802.1X Server belongs to software Intel PROSet/Wireless or mMHouse by Intel (www.intel.com).

Description: Dot1XCfg.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 397,381 bytes (53% of all occurrences), 479,232 bytes and 10 more variants.
File Dot1XCfg.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Dot1XCfg.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 29% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you have any problems with Dot1XCfg.exe, you can do the following:

consult Intel’s Customer Service
look for a new, improved version
completely remove mMHouse or Intel(R) PRO Network (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs)

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Dot1XCfg.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Dot1XCfg.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

ot1xcfg.exe is part of Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection Software. This program is important for the wireless network to function. Removing this process or not depends on whether or not you use wireless networking.
Lindsey

This performs i/o reads and writes constantly. Slows down my system
Steve

Dot1xcfg.exe is an Intel process for wireless networks that has been identified as variant of the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Adload.pr malware which can removed by using a good malware removal tool.
Mike (further information)

seems to be slowing my internet connecion, stopping the process in task manager speeds up web connection wo disabling it, presume I have a dodgy version but struggling to find the source of it on my hard disk
Samantha

Belongs to Intel Pro/Wireless Network Connection Software
Wolf

Summary: Average user rating of Dot1XCfg.exe: based on 8 votes with 5 reviews.

1 user think Dot1XCfg.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger.

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