How to remove an i8042prt error

The file i8042prt.sys is a Windows driver. A driver is a small software program that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or connected devices. This means that a driver has direct access to the internals of the OS, hardware etc.
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I8042prt.sys file information

The process known as i8042 Port Driver belongs to software i8042 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Driver or Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: i8042prt.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 52,736 bytes (51% of all occurrences), 53,248 bytes and 10 more variants.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. File i8042prt.sys is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. I8042prt.sys is a Windows core system file. i8042prt.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 2% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as i8042prt.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the i8042prt.sys 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

The I8042prt.sys is a system function driver found in Microsoft Windows 2000 and later versions for PS/2-style keyboard and mouse devices.
Cyric (further information)

It's running the touchpad and keyboard on my VAIO PCG-K415B XPsp2
Mark Serlin

It controls PS/2 Keyboards and Mice. REQUIRED for PS/2 operation
Galen E

It is the windows keyboard/mouse driver-Remove it=no keyboard.
Vaughn Sayre (further information)

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Critical to correct functioning of Windows keyboards and mice
ubergeek

If your having problems with this driver, try using a USB keybaord and mouse and disable the PS2 driver

Has been known to become duplicated and infected with a browser hijacking rootkit. TDSS Killer solved this in my instance.
Art

This is the file (or one of the files) that the malware group "alureon" took over to redirect my search results. It's otherwise needed for PS2 control (keyboard/mouse)
Justicio

Showed up infected in Microsoft Security Essentials scan. Is likely a target for keyloggers to infect.
SpyderCanopus

when i start my computer this message appears in blue screen and i cant do anything
pranav

Is the Ps/2 Port Driver used for Legacy mice and keyboards
Maliebar (further information)

Can make huge problems for real time audio stream. Deadly for DJ's and electronic musicians. ASUS EEE 1025
Parasense

Summary: Average user rating of i8042prt.sys: based on 23 votes with 13 reviews.

16 users think i8042prt.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 4 users doesn't grade i8042prt.sys ("not sure about it").

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