The point32.sys process is a system component file packaged with the program files, system drivers and modular resources that are required by the firmware and driver software components of certain Microsoft IntelliPoint mouse devices. The Microsoft IntelliPoint software is bundled with these firmware and driver software distributions, and the point32.sys process is included in the installer distributions of these resources. This means the point32.sys file is installed in the system during the installation of Microsoft IntelliPoint firmware and driver software components. The point32.sys file is specifically deployed as the Microsoft IntelliPoint Filter Driver module, which means the point32.sys file is referenced by the system whenever the Microsoft IntelliPoint software needs to load the Microsoft IntelliPoint Filter Driver module unto the associated Microsoft IntelliPoint firmware and driver software components, then implement its associated functionalities into the system upon user request.
How can I stop point32.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. point32.sys. is used by Microsoft IntelliPoint, If you shut down point32.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop point32.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft IntelliPoint, 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 IntelliPoint, 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 point32.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 point32.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if point32.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 point32.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft IntelliPoint