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What is point32.exe?

Point32.exe is an executable file associated with Microsoft IntelliPoint, a software developed by Microsoft. This software is designed to enhance the functionality of Microsoft's range of computer mice.

Microsoft IntelliPoint is a software that allows users to customize the unique features of Microsoft's mice to fit their needs. It provides options to change the functionality of mouse buttons, adjust cursor speed, enable or disable touchpad, and more. It is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse directory.

Point32.exe is the main executable for Microsoft IntelliPoint. It is responsible for running the program and implementing the changes you make within the software. Without it, Microsoft IntelliPoint will not function correctly.

There is no need to remove Point32.exe if you are using Microsoft IntelliPoint and it is functioning correctly. Like any executable, it can be exploited by malware or viruses to harm your computer. If you suspect that the Point32.exe file is causing problems or is a virus, it is recommended to run a malware scan or remove the software.

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Point32.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with point32
Point32.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Microsoft IntelliPoint belongs to software Microsoft IntelliPoint or www.microsoft.com/isapi/redi by (www.microsoft.com).

Description: Point32.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Point32.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft IntelliPoint\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 176,128 bytes (42% of all occurrences), 167,936 bytes, 163,840 bytes or 204,800 bytes. file.net/process/point32.exe.html 
Point32.exe is not a Windows system file. The program can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. The program is not visible. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run). It is able to record keyboard inputs. Point32.exe is able to monitor applications and record keyboard and mouse inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 68% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with point32.exe come up, you may also want to do the following:

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as point32.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the point32.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

Onc in awhile, take 99 percent of CPU and slows my machine to a crawl until I end the point32 process. No apparent ill effects in ending it, and I use a 3 button MS mouse.
  fire  
It causes shutdown to hang since I loaded the Intuos3 tablet
  Lars  
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If you have a 3-button mouse (ie mouse with wheel) then this program seems to make no difference. Which basically makes it useless to me.
  drg  
Yeah I was pretty cautious with this file at the start because I had just gone through a bad case of spy-ware. A system restore after cleaning and other failed attempts seemed to fix the problem. Its just a driver i haven't seen before. Also if you have a type32.exe process running that is for you MS keyboard driver.
  Agent SmithAK  
it uses a driver trsdkd which causes shutdown to hang if you're running a personal firewall like ZoneAlarm.
  Techauthor  
It monitors keyboard input on my pc. This is not a needed funktion of a mouse driver
  matt  
needed to run MS mouse and keyboard special buttons
  LoRd  
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Summary: Average user rating of point32.exe: based on 40 votes with 9 user comments. 31 users think point32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. One user thinks point32.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 4 users don't grade point32.exe ("not sure about it").


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Best practices for resolving point32 issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with point32. 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 point32.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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