How to remove KEM error

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KEM.exe file information

The process Logitech SetPoint belongs to the software SetPoint Files or Windows Runtime Sync or Logitech SetPoint or KEM.EXE by Logitech Inc (www.logitech.com).

Description: KEM.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - normally C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 581632 bytes (71% of all occurrence), 573440 bytes, 458752 bytes, 577536 bytes, 454656 bytes.
File KEM.exe is not a Windows system file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program is not visible. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). KEM.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 58% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Logitech SetPoint" can run at start up. Keyboard and mouse drivers and utilities for Logitech's latest products - supersedes iTouch and MouseWare on their older products. Required if you use special features such as multimedia keys

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as KEM.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the KEM.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.

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User Comments

Logitech mx1000 software

Logitech MX1000 Software

logitech setpoint software. is NOT essential for windows.

Drivers for Logitech keyboard/mouse
Berzeger

while running on Windows 2000 SP 4 VB6SP6 simple app (like form that does not do anything!!) leaks memory. Memory is returned by VB app as soon as KEM.exe is stopped.
Sveta

Logitech MX1000 Software
Eva

it can take up alot of cpu mem. if left open for a long time best to close and then reopen atleast once every 3 days depending on use
spear

Mauseinstellungen
JoLahr

logitec software for mouse mx 1100
dani

It is a part of the Logitech Setpoint files. This file is created when you install Logitech Wireless Mouse
Vinnie

Caused my computer to have an infinate loop and keep restarting

Used for Logitech Mouse configuration
LG

MX 1000 mouse software
John

Logitech DeskTop Software
Volker

Logitech MX1000 Software
Russ

Also used for MX900 BT Mouse
Sebastian

Logitec software, appears to be spyware but is harmless
greg (further information)

Used for keeping configured Mouse Buttons on MX1000 in use

Driver/Controller for Logitech MX1000 Mouse
Mark

Appeard after installing Logitech Mouse Software
Chris

MX1000 Software

Changes mouse configuration
Evans

Logitech MX1000 Software

Summary: 25 users think KEM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 9 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think KEM.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade KEM.exe ("not sure about it").

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