Windows 10: What is ‘Microsoft GameInput’?

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  1. JAN RICHTER1
    jan richter1 Win User

    What is ‘Microsoft GameInput’?


    What is ‘Microsoft GameInput’?I saw something called ‘Microsoft GameInput’ in control panel what is that ?

    :)
     
    jan richter1, Jan 2, 2023
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  2. GREG CARMACK - VETERAN MVP - VOLUNTEER MODERATOR
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP - Volunteer Moderator Win User

    Computer crashing because of microsoft gameinput

    Hi Bradley. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Try these fixes for Gaming Input crashing Windows:

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-gamein...

    (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/ways-to-fix-micr...

    https://appuals.com/microsoft-game-input-causin...

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    https://appsforpcfree.net/microsoft-gameinput-c...

    https://ugetfix.com/ask/how-to-fix-microsoft-ga...

    (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowsHelp/comments/w...



    Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP - Volunteer Moderator, Jan 2, 2023
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    What is ‘Microsoft GameInput’?

    Hi retrobit64

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    Rest assured that Microsoft GameInput is a legitimate process, it is not malware, that service adds support for game controllers and accessories in Windows
     
    DaveM121, Jan 2, 2023
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  4. KENDRAMOMENT
    kendramoment Win User

    What is ‘Microsoft GameInput’?

    What is ‘Microsoft GameInput’?

    I saw something called ‘Microsoft GameInput’ in control panel earlier and I’m

    not sure what it is. It says it’s from Microsoft Corporation. Is this legit? What does it do?
     
    kendramoment, Jan 2, 2023
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