Associated Program:
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is nuidfltr.sys
The module nuidfltr.sys is described as a Filter Driver for Microsoft Hardware HDI Non-User Input Data. It is a driver file from Microsoft that belongs to the application Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center. The module is a unified driver for all Microsoft mice and keyboards that enable users to set-up and configure both keyboard and mouse from the same program. IntelliType and IntelliPoint are the individual programs from Microsoft that were used respectively to control the keyboard and the mouse. With Mouse and Keyboard Center, the two functionalities were integrated in a single program. This enables users to control all device functionalities from a single interface. The software integrates with the "Modern UI" interface of Windows 8, and is available in 32- and 64-bit versions. When installed, the software automatically detects the compatible keyboards and mice that are connected to the computer. The Mouse and Keyboard Center does not support all devices.
How can I stop nuidfltr.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. nuidfltr.sys. is used by Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, If you shut down nuidfltr.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop nuidfltr.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is nuidfltr.sys known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if nuidfltr.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if nuidfltr.sys. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that nuidfltr.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center