gameinputsvc.exe is an executable file that is part of the Microsoft GameInput software. This file is developed by Microsoft and is usually located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft GameInput\x64 directory.
The associated software, Microsoft GameInput, is primarily used for managing and improving the input handling for games on Windows. It provides a unified way for games to handle input from different types of controllers, such as gamepads, joysticks, and other gaming peripherals.
Microsoft GameInput and its associated executable file gameinputsvc.exe are needed for games to correctly interpret and respond to inputs from various gaming peripherals. Without it, games may not be able to correctly interpret inputs from these devices, leading to a less than optimal gaming experience.
There is no need to remove gameinputsvc.exe or the Microsoft GameInput software as they are essential for a good gaming experience. If you suspect that the file is causing problems or if it has been flagged by your antivirus software as malicious, it may be necessary to remove it. Always ensure to verify the legitimacy of the file before removal, as some malware may disguise itself as gameinputsvc.exe.
Description: GameInputSvc.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. GameInputSvc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—mainly C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft GameInput\x64\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 91,600 bytes (48% of all occurrences), 91,648 bytes and 4 more variants.
It is a service, and the service name is GameInput: Host service for GameInput.
The GameInputSvc.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. The process can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 2% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You might want to turn to the software developer, Microsoft, for advice or uninstall the software Microsoft GameInput or GameInput Redistributable using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).
If GameInputSvc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 1,725,952 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. The app is launched periodically by the Windows Task Scheduler. The GameInputSvc.exe file is not a Windows core file.
GameInputSvc.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Important: Some malware also uses the file name GameInputSvc.exe, for example ML.Attribute.HighConfidence (detected by Symantec), and HEUR:Trojan-Spy.MSIL.Stealer.gen (detected by Kaspersky). Therefore, you should check the GameInputSvc.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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Der neuartige Dienst, eingeführt mit Win11-24H2, erzeugt mutmaßlich den nervig berüchtigten "Eplorer.exe"-Shutdown-Fehler, da unsauber programmiert! (= Beim Herunterfahren erscheint häufig die 5-Sekunden-Fehlermeldung das eine Anweisung der RAM-Schreibzugriff verweigert wurde?!?) = Vorlaufige Gegenmaßnahme: Den sog. "GameInputSvc"-Dienst deaktivieren....und endlich auf ein MS-Patch / Update hoffen, welches die Misere behebt! :-o Holgi
Summary: Average user rating of GameInputSvc.exe:
based on 1 vote with 1 user comment.
One user suspects danger.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving GameInputSvc issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with GameInputSvc. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the GameInputSvc.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Holgi
Summary: Average user rating of GameInputSvc.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user suspects danger. One user is not sure about it.