Should I remove Lenovo Incrustation?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #30,245
United States Rank #42,937
Reach 0.0047%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 3.97 days
117.20 days >
Average installed length: 61.58 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.86.25 |
6.45% |
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| 8.86.06 |
4.30% |
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| 8.86.02 |
1.08% |
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| 8.85.03 |
13.98% |
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| 8.81.00 |
2.15% |
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| 8.80.22 |
1.08% |
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| 8.80.14 |
2.15% |
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| 8.80.13 |
1.08% |
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| 8.80.10 |
10.75% |
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| 8.80.01 |
1.08% |
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| 8.79.10 |
6.45% |
|
| 8.78.00 |
18.28% |
|
| 8.76.01 |
1.08% |
|
| 8.72.10 |
21.51% |
|
| 8.63.10 |
8.60% |
|
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Lenovo Incrustation
Overview
Lenovo Incrustation is a software program developed by Lenovo. The most common release is 8.72.10, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named tponscr.exe. The setup package generally installs about 81 files and is usually about 47.89 MB (50,216,307 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 32% of users of Lenovo Incrustation come from France, it is also popular in Canada and the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\lenovo\hotkey
Uninstaller: rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\Lenovo\HOTKEY\cleanup.dll",InfUninstallEx DefaultUninstall.LH C:\Program Files\Lenovo\HOTKEY\tphk_tp.inf
Estimated size: 47.89 MB
Files installed by Lenovo Incrustation
| Program executable: | tponscr.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\lenovo\hotkey\tponscr.exe |
| MD5: | 4c4891441f502cfac749f1f9119bf588 |
Additional files:
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MBWrap.dll - ThinkPad Fn+F5 Utility (Wrapper DLL for Mobile Broadband API)
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ATCMD_LIB.dll - Access Connections (ATCMD_LIB DLL)
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MBMWrap.dll - MBMWrap (Interface Wrapper for WWAN adapter)
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NativeWL.dll - TpFnF5 (Wrapper for Windows Native WiFi)
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cleanhlp.dll - Installation Program (Uninstall helper library)
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cleanup.dll - Uninstaller for inf file
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als.dll - On screen display (Helper dll for ambient light sensor)
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dfraddapp.exe - On Screen Display (dfraddapp)
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dfrcfg.exe - dfrcfg
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dfrcfgc.exe - SmartKey Settings button control panel
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dfrctl.dll - ThinkPad Message Transmitter for DFR
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dfrctl.exe - ThinkPad Message Receiver for DFR
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dfrdef.exe - Registry update utility for DFR
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dfrhiddenkey.exe - Adaptive Keyboard Hidden Key Toast Message
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dfrhiddenkeydesktop.exe - dfrhiddenkeydesktop
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dfrhiddenkeytoast.dll
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dfrlayflat.exe - Toast message for Adaptive Keyboard LayFlat Mode
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dfrlayflatdesktop.exe - dfrlayflatdesktop
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dfrlayflattoast.dll
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hlp8.dll - Helper dll for shortcut hot key on Windows 8
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hlp8.exe - Helper exe for shortcut hot key on Windows 8/10
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hotkey.dll - OSD library for hotkey detection
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kcuif32.dll - Interface module for ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility
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kcuifX64.dll
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lcdbl.dll - Helper dll for LCD brightness indicator
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micmute.exe - Microphone Mute Controll Service for ThinkPad
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micmute5.dll - On screen display microphone mute button helper dll for Windows2000/XP
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micmute6.dll - On screen display microphone mute button helper dll for Vista
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micmutec.exe - Microphone mute button control panel
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micmutes.dll - Microphone mute setting
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micmutes.exe
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micmutex.dll - On screen display microphone mute button helper dll for Windows XP
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mkrcfg.dll - Keyboard property extension for changing F1-F12 keys
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mkrmsg.dll - ThinkPad Message Transmitter for changing F1-F12 keys
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mkrmsg.exe - ThinkPad Message Receiver for changing F1-F12 keys
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moucfg.dll - Mouse property extension to disable TouchPad
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shtctky.exe - ThinkPad Message Receiver for Shortcut Hot Keys
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GobiApi.dll (by Sierra Wireless Inc) - GobiApi DLL (Sierra Wireless GobiApi DLL)
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HwWrap.dll - HuaweiWrap (Wrapper Dll for HUAWEI Wan Module)
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extract.exe
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GlWrap.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- micmute.exe runs as a service named 'Lenovo Microphone Mute' (LENOVO.MICMUTE).
How do I remove Lenovo Incrustation?
You can uninstall Lenovo Incrustation 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 Lenovo Incrustation, 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 Lenovo Incrustation.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 59%
Win 7 (SP1) 41%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
59.14% |
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| Windows 7 |
40.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
43.01% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
38.71% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.38% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.38% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
2.15% |
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| Windows 10 Education |
1.08% |
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Geography
32.00% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
| France |
32.00% |
| Canada |
27.00% |
| United States |
20.00% |
| Switzerland |
6.00% |
| Belgium |
3.00% |
| Germany |
3.00% |
| DZ |
2.00% |
| Greece |
2.00% |
| Spain |
2.00% |
| MA |
1.00% |
| Portugal |
1.00% |
| Jordan |
1.00% |
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a PC hardware and electronics company whose products include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices and IT management software.
Publisher URL: www.lenovo.com