Startup program entry details:

Intellitype (type32.exe)

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Description:

Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the multimedia keys, programmed keys and key macros on Microsoft's range of keyboards. If this entry is disabled, any programmed keys or actions will not be supported and keys will not function as expected in applications with advanced text services enabled

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: type32
• Data: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): type32
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: Microsoft IntelliType Pro
• Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"

Log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [type32] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [type32] "C:\Programme\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [type32] "C:\Programas\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [type32] "C:\Programmi\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft IntelliType Pro
• File properties "Description": Type32.exe
• Purpose: Keyboard manager
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop
• Vendor/Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
• Product(s): IntelliType Pro
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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