Windows 10: BSOD when idle - maybe gameinput?

Hello,i keep getting a BSOD as soon as i leave my pc idle for a few minutes.According to the reliability and problem history it seems to always coincide with a "successful application reconfiguration" of Microsoft Gameinput.I have cleaned and reinstalled the nvidia drivers with DDU as recommended in another thread.The only recent change to the system i can think of is that i've reconnected after a long time an old wacom bamboo tablet.here's a minidump https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hD_gDxkC4vO4DDebwK1P3jPPMVVwcv4v/view?usp=sharingthank you

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How to stop Microsoft Gameinput from reinstalling

I attempted to remove Xbox programs with the provided commands, but they are unable to be executed, and I'm not sure how to actually make it go through, I wasn't able to have much luck. I did remove the Xbox app as best I could, however, I did have a further bluescreen even with gameinput removed, and it did not show "reconfigured microsoft gameinput" in the Reliability Monitor. After that I attempted to install the suggest update, which I was finally able to successfully complete today, and I very shortly after had another ntoskrnl.exe driver BSOD, I've uploaded the minidump file here:

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Gameinput Redestrutable

I recently got a new HP ENVY 13-aq0xxx Laptop,

but its been crashing a lot when i put it to sleep or leave it on. I've checked reliability monitor and right before the crash gameinput redistributable, Note this is a work and Not gaming laptop So what would be my next step?

 

Microsoft Gameinput still trying to install updates after being uninstalled

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

If you've uninstalled Microsoft GameInput, but you're still seeing updates being attempted, there could be a few reasons for this behavior. Here are some potential culprits and steps you can take to address the issue:

1. Automatic Updates: Windows Update might still be trying to install updates for Microsoft GameInput even after you've uninstalled it. Sometimes, updates can linger in the update queue even if the software is removed. You can try the following:
   
   • Go to "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Windows Update."
     
   • Click on "Check for updates" to see if there are any pending updates for Microsoft GameInput. If there are, try to install them, as it might clear the update queue.
     
   • If the updates are causing issues, you can try hiding them by right-clicking on the update and selecting "Hide update."
     
2. Incomplete Uninstallation: Sometimes, when software is uninstalled, remnants of the application can still remain on the system. This can lead to update-related issues. To address this:
   
   • Reinstall Microsoft GameInput (if possible).
     
   • Use an uninstaller tool (like Revo Uninstaller) that can perform a more thorough uninstallation, including cleaning up leftover files and registry entries.
     
3. Background Services: Some software includes background services that can continue running even after the main application is uninstalled. These services might still trigger update attempts. To address this:
   
   • Open the "Task Manager" (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and check if there are any Microsoft GameInput-related processes running. If you find any, try to end them.
     
   • You can also use the "Services" application (services.msc) to check for any lingering services related to Microsoft GameInput.
     
4. Third-Party Software: If you're using any third-party software related to gaming or system optimization, it might have its own mechanisms for managing updates. This software might be triggering the update attempts. Try disabling or uninstalling such software to see if it resolves the issue.
   
5. Malware or PUA: It's possible that malware or potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) are causing unwanted behavior, including the attempt to update Microsoft GameInput. Run a full system scan using a reputable antivirus or antimalware tool.
   

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist