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type32.exe file information

The process Microsoft IntelliType Pro or Type32.exe or gcServ belongs to the software Microsoft IntelliType Pro or type32.exe" or gcServ by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File type32.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (common is C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\ or C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 172,032 bytes (37% of all occurrence), 94,208 bytes, 196,608 bytes, 114,688 bytes, 69,632 bytes, 184,320 bytes, 45,056 bytes, 208,896 bytes, 36,700 bytes, 37,190 bytes, 16,897 bytes, 37,124 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If type32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 76% dangerous. File size is 311,296 bytes. The program is not visible. File type32.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). type32.exe is not a Windows core file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. type32.exe is able to record inputs, manipulate other programs.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "Intellitype" can run at start up. For MS programmable keyboards. If you disable Intellitype in Startup, any "Hot Keys" that are changed by the user to perform functions other than default settings, defer back to their default settings unless you have changed them
  • "type32" is not required to run at start up. For MS programmable keyboards. If you disable Intellitype in Startup, any "Hot Keys" that are changed by the user to perform functions other than default settings, defer back to their default settings. Not required unless you have changed them

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as type32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the type32.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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its is a proccess for ms keyboards as mentioned above "and really you would have to be a fool to listen to someone called pimp nigga killa 69" the name itself shows lack of intelligence,not to mention narrow minded racism.
  megabits  
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Microsoft Keyboard Drivers and extra button Support.
  np  
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this is a new type of underground virus microsoft has developed that send information about yourselfe constinately back to them and slow ur computer to a crawl. click ctrl, alt, delete and go to prosesses and close it
  pimp nigga killa69  
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installed with MS Keaboards to facilitate additional; functionality keys and alow key bindings
  Trog Star  
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Customizeable keyboard shortcut support
  North Bus  
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intelitype extra button support
  OK  
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Associated with MS intellitype software
  DP  
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Microsoft Keyboard support drivers. Use it for extra button support
  Dimitris Kavakopoulos  

Summary: 15 users think type32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think type32.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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