{"id":189998,"date":"2023-07-13T12:28:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T12:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=189998"},"modified":"2023-07-13T12:28:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T12:28:09","slug":"wisptis-exe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wisptis-exe\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisptis.exe: What It Is & Should I Remove It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have ever looked at the processes running on your Windows computer, you might have noticed a process called wisptis.exe. What is this process and what does it do? Is it safe or malicious? Should you disable it or leave it alone? In this blog post, we will answer these questions and more.<\/p>\n

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What is Wisptis.exe?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Wisptis.exe stands for Windows Ink Services Platform Tablet Input Subsystem. It is a system process that enables pen and touch input on devices that support it, such as tablets, laptops, and touchscreens. Wisptis.exe is part of the Microsoft Office suite and the Windows operating system. It is not a virus or malware, and it does not pose any threat to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some users may experience problems with wisptis.exe, such as high CPU usage, memory leaks, or errors. These issues may be caused by corrupted or outdated drivers, software conflicts, or registry errors. In some cases, wisptis.exe may also be a disguise for a malicious program that has infected your computer. Therefore, it is important to verify the location and authenticity of the wisptis.exe file before taking any action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Check if Wisptis.exe is Legitimate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To check if wisptis.exe is legitimate, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc or right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting Task Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the Details tab and look for wisptis.exe in the list of processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Right-click on wisptis.exe and select Open file location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The file location should be C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\Microsoft Shared\\Ink\\wisptis.exe or C:\\Windows\\System32\\wisptis.exe. If the file location is different, it may be a sign of a malicious program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. You can also right-click on wisptis.exe and select Properties. Check the file description, size, version, and digital signature. The file description should be Microsoft Pen and Touch Input Component or Microsoft Tablet PC Component. The file size should be around 200 KB. The file version should match your Windows version. The digital signature should be from Microsoft Corporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. If you find any discrepancies or suspicious signs, you should scan your computer with a reputable antivirus program to remove any potential threats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Disable Wisptis.exe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you are sure that wisptis.exe is legitimate, but you still want to disable it, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open the Control Panel by pressing Windows+R and typing control panel in the Run box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on Programs and Features and then click on Turn Windows features on or off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Uncheck the box next to Tablet PC Components and click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Restart your computer to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Alternatively, you can also disable wisptis.exe by using the Registry Editor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Open the Registry Editor by pressing Windows+R and typing regedit in the Run box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Right-click on Image File Execution Options and select New > Key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Name the key wisptis.exe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Right-click on wisptis.exe and select New > String Value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Name the string value Debugger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Double-click on Debugger and set its value to nul<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Note: Disabling wisptis.exe may affect the functionality of your pen and touch input devices. If you encounter any problems, you can enable wisptis.exe again by reversing the steps above.<\/p>\n\n\n

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