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IPoint.exe

Microsoft IntelliPoint by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove IPoint.exe

Overview

ipoint.exe has 26 known versions, the most recent one is 8.20.468.0. ipoint.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. During installation, a run registry key for all users is added that will cause the program to run each time any user logs on to Windows. In order execute the program with adminsitrator rights and prevent a UAC prompt, the program will add a job to the Windows Task Scheduler that will automtaiclaly start it when a user logs on. The average file size is about 1.73 MB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Microsoft Corporation by the certification authority Microsoft Corporation. The programs Microsoft IntelliPoint 8.1, Microsoft-Maus- und Tastatur-Center and Centro de Mouse y Teclado de Microsoft have been observed as installing specific variations of ipoint.exe. This is a .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) assembly. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0094% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 6.72 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 12.25 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 6.75 KB per minute for reads and 2 Bytes per minute for writes.

What is ipoint.exe?

Microsoft IntelliPoint is the Microsoft brand software driver for Microsoft's mice. It has been succeeded by Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, which combines IntelliType with IntelliPoint. Depending on the software version and specific mouse product, users can define mouse buttons to run any executable program or file they desire and can even define buttons for different functions in chosen programs. IntelliPoint supports all known Microsoft mice, as well as generic 3/5-button mice.

About ipoint.exe (from Microsoft Corporation)

IntelliPoint includes support for the Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse and an application to practice using the Microsoft Touch Mouse. With IntelliPoint, setup automatically detects your mouse model. If

DetailsDetails

File name:ipoint.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft IntelliPoint
Description:IPoint.exe
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\microsoft intellipoint\ipoint.exe
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Expiration date:Friday, January 22, 2010

ResourcesPrograms installed in

(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Microsoft IntelliPoint.)
Microsoft Corporation
1% remove
IntelliPoint is the Microsoft brand software driver for Microsoft's mice. Software features may only be available with certain mice models. (Button options are specific to the selected model.) Dependi...
Microsoft Corporation
7% remove
Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC. Tailor your mouse and keyboard to meet your unique needs and work style. Modify your mouse and keyboard settings ...
Microsoft Corporation
7% remove
Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC. Tailor your mouse and keyboard to meet your unique needs and work style. Modify your mouse and keyboard settings ...
Microsoft Corporation
5% remove
Téléchargez le Centre Souris et Claviers pour tirer le meilleur parti de Windows 8. Le Centre Souris et Claviers vous permet de personnaliser la manière dont vous travaillez sur votre PC. Effectuez sa...
Microsoft Corporation
8% remove
Descargue el Centro de Mouse y Teclado para sacar el máximo partido de Windows 8. El Centro de Mouse y Teclado ayuda a personalizar la forma de trabajar en su PC. Modificar la configuración del mouse ...
Microsoft Corporation
1% remove
Baixar a Central de Mouse e Teclado para tirar o máximo proveito do Windows 8. A Central de Mouse e Teclado da Microsoft ajuda você a personalizar o jeito de trabalhar no PC. Fazer a transição rápida ...
Microsoft Corporation
5% remove
Transfira o Centro de Ratos e Teclados para tirar o máximo partido do Windows 8. O Centro de Ratos e Teclados ajuda-o a personalizar e adaptar o seu método de trabalho no PC. Modificar as definições d...
Microsoft Corporation
6% remove
Personalizzare mouse e tastiera in modo che soddisfino le tue esigenze specifiche e il tuo stile di lavoro unico. Modificare le impostazioni di mouse e tastiera per utilizzare più facilmente le funzio...
Microsoft Corporation
3% remove
Descargue el Centro de Mouse y Teclado para sacar el máximo partido de Windows 8. El Centro de Mouse y Teclado ayuda a personalizar la forma de trabajar en su PC. Modificar la configuración del mouse ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of ipoint.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'IPoint.exe' → C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\ipoint.exe
  • 'IntelliPoint' → "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\ipoint.exe"
Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Microsoft_MKC_Logon_Task_ipoint.exe' runs on logon in the path '\Microsoft_MKC_Logon_Task_ipoint.exe'
  • The task 'Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_IPoint_exe' runs on registration in the path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_IPoint_exe.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_IPoint_exe.job'
  • Entry path '\Microsoft_MKC_Logon_Task_ipoint.exe'
  • Entry path '\Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_IPoint_exe'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\Microsoft_MKC_Logon_Task_ipoint.exe'

VersionsAll file variations of ipoint.exe

MD5SHA-1File size
5b72629c8144d1a96490d4c090d28da1 4be3f8169f23c7be8eaa384f52f7ff4a1ab0c846 2.31 MB
e774f875819dee4a312a921a88f779fe dd8e1ab6b2a4af17e01d1819cfd34091d088c337 1.74 MB
9ddb8818eb2fd47cdbe8c8dc71ab74b2 f5e7bf630ea685a898cbca05043626e469a38689 1.72 MB
0080231ec57d26b380f630cc790dab85 a7af87c78c62ebc4aca902d17651d4f9fa8c59e0 2.29 MB
a60e653a6280ff4c805010fa7c2efabb 8004488b30c6d330eee723b7edd3e1509ac356af 2.22 MB
af6a30ee63f360c85099137f0f64d031 fcd81566e784139f4406a60f58f9367949ea3744 1.71 MB
697e07302ec965393abc85ad5c2c8d53 a27ff9bfb55f4800af5681d184dfdc19d4112496 1.71 MB
dc2755eb981280c312e7be5ee8cf5d62 1088dc4b261b1be0eba7ee04acb208df0754dbab 2.22 MB
234e8297eac9bc2d9e1ad1eb035a195a 1edb18f3edaab90ba2c9f816d23acba7c3184b29 1.4 MB
533f6171af18e6c57e0e75860d39e951 56e08994568fcbd7761616f14d5478376caa7461 1.4 MB
02aad7a520fbad5456d65b0f429585ee 2f6e6dd6b81b6c6914646f8d95ad23cadb7aa205 2.21 MB
55c0c08f29c43cc9e883dfe4d98d80fc 86e12042ce382d3aaa7d58b224508d5f2f8562a3 1.4 MB
7ceb241a5a11f4b49c7c3f3b68e31228 02597b2cae22f0c7888922848b632c2a4d56e44f 1.34 MB
7a7d4000c9443350383f0fdfb7a1c12e 0f94e32948df89bf04941cc321db0cda9dc31b06 1013.41 KB
6f823b154ea55b4b7c2c79b51b9e9638 4531162c0ade3519f30a2b6e4c9de50c225e333a 450.77 KB
7128bc801c1451d460344c4893315265 f94ff0708ece8e248cdaf683c6105d4c6747aaed 2.02 MB
4e35d4d943d6d00668be4b0c344f3bc9 72fcc1985165d6ce216d5a71fb756e13dad7c611 2.01 MB
6e3c60ac09e03caef32ae3defd0cc410 8c80844ac50c885b57b9d2622a9072ec2947fcda 1.62 MB
4783bc9e09b35489a5384ac5db074418 5271c932b3c4d48e617015921bea5ad7feaf2284 1.98 MB
0854491f73aea9be5728c5a0ebc3b0dc 6202d33f40cb3ce69674defa6bf00ba056e45de9 1.59 MB
5d4c94d357e8a0e087c12cd52de4e4b6 a11bde909eb530ac4e7d349fcd33b707a0eaa3aa 1.59 MB
f296a16807b11e1edd3713cddab07485 63ff9c19372a976c04f1cb015d2edb5532e4db0e 1.98 MB
f6c021f84f522992224bc24be72f80f7 268104f1fd026892349d6e5efc1802239f1657ee 1.59 MB
1d520a81be29ad9e2e7d8cfba930cf80 c7f1840697764c9cb92c1ab16a54a67243be2349 1.98 MB
770ff1850e70b98777f5978fc8fd5d57 73268164fcb8f298bf3db77528df5acafcdc1cd1 1.91 MB
7d38fb2f4b8a2a847b5323d6aff345f7 58f60d46bf5088d92db9f22505612f1c044d6c66 1.55 MB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 45.75%
Windows 7 Professional 10.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.00%
Windows 8.1 5.25%
Windows 8 5.25%
Windows Vista Home Premium 4.75%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.25%
Windows 8 Pro 4.00%
Windows 7 Starter 2.00%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.75%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 1.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview with Media Center 1.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.75%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.75%
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 0.25%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 68.96% of Microsoft IntelliPoint.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.05%
Hewlett-Packard 16.83%
ASUS 15.63%
Lenovo 10.42%
Toshiba 9.22%
Acer 6.41%
Sony 6.01%
GIGABYTE 4.01%
Intel 2.81%
Samsung 2.20%
Compaq 0.80%
Alienware 0.80%
MSI 0.40%
Packard Bell 0.40%
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