Should I remove Mouse Imp?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #47,902
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.0.0.6 |
64.71% |
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| 7.0.0.5 |
35.29% |
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Mouse Imp
from MouseImp Open Source Project
Overview
Mouse Imp is a program developed by MouseImp Open Source Project. The most used version is 7.0.0.6, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 996 KB (1,019,904 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 67% of users of Mouse Imp come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany.
Program details
Help link: mouseimp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mouse imp
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{981EE878-3853-4B83-8E25-450636CD07B0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 996 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Mouse Imp
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mimpsrv.exe - Mouse Imp (MouseImp PRO elevated launcher service)
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mipro.dll - MouseImp PRO hook module
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miprocfg.exe - MouseImp PRO config module
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miprohst.exe - MouseImp PRO host module
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- mimpsrv.exe runs as a service named 'MouseImp elevated launcher' (MImpSrv) "Launches elevated MouseImp instance in each session on request. Elevation is required by MouseImp hooking in order to provide its functionality inside elevated processes".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- miprohst.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'MImpPro' which loads as C:\Program Files\Mouse Imp\MIProHst.exe.
How do I remove Mouse Imp?
You can uninstall Mouse Imp from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Mouse Imp, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Mouse Imp.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win 10 17%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.11% |
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| Windows Vista |
22.22% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
52.94% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
17.65% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
17.65% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.76% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| Germany |
33.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
37.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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| ASUS |
12.50% |
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| Lenovo |
6.25% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 400-214 |
20.00% |
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| Acer Aspire 5315 |
13.33% |
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| MSI MS-7721 |
6.67% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7383 |
6.67% |
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| LENOVO 10246ZG |
6.67% |
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