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What is ‘Microsoft GameInput’?

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2023-01-02T12:06:37+00:00

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

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  1. DaveM121 872.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-02T12:40:09+00:00

    Hi jan richter1

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    Microsoft GameInput is a genuine Microsoft service in Windows it is part oof the Gaming infrastructure in Windows 10 and 11, that is not a 3rd party utility, so it is legitimate and you do not need to worry about that service

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  2. DaveM121 872.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-02T13:09:41+00:00

    Hi Jan,

    It is an interface used by Windows for compatibility with game controllers and other gaming input devices like steering wheels...etc.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-01-02T13:05:32+00:00

    Can you tell me what Microsoft GameInput does

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  4. DaveM121 872.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-02T13:03:00+00:00

    Hi Jan, glad to help!

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-01-02T12:08:48+00:00

    I saw something called ‘Microsoft GameInput’ in control panel what is that ? Is it dangerous

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