SetPoint.exe is a component of SetPoint utility by the peripheral and software company Logitech International S.A. The SetPoint utility contains various options to edit and tweak your Logitech mouse’ and keyboard settings. It always runs in the background. This is not an essential part of your hardware either, as most modern Logitech mouse and keyboards are plug-and-play (i.e, they don’t need a software driver installed).
We will look at some basic details about the file SetPoint.exe and simple methods to overcome issues related to this file.
Quick Overivew
Properties
The latest genuine SetPoint.exe has the following properties-
| File Name: | SetPoint.exe |
| File Size: | 2.99 MB |
| File Location: | C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPointP |
| Publisher: | Logitech Internation S.A. |
| File Description: | Logitech SetPoint Event Manager (UNICODE) |
SetPoint.exe doesn’t have a user interface, i.e, it is not a foreground process.
Uses
SetPoint.exe runs in the background to aid the Logitech SetPoint utility.
This utility provides the following features-
1. Assigning a variety of functions to your mouse buttons or keyboard F-keys and hotkeys
2. Controlling tracking speeds and configuring device-specific settings
3. It can also notify you of the device’s battery status, and whether Caps Lock and Num Lock are on
Is SetPoint.exe safe or a virus?
The original SetPoint.exe is completely safe and trustworthy. This file is digitally signed by Logitech Inc. which is a trusted brand for computer peripherals.
If you are experiencing high memory and CPU usage, then it might be possible that SetPoint.exe is-
1. Corrupted or damaged
2. An infected file disguised as SetPoint.exe
Make sure that SetPoint.exe is not a virus using the following method:
1. Verify that the location directory is C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPointP by right-clicking the process and clicking on Properties.
2. In properties, check the ‘Digital Signatures’ tab and verify that it has a digital signature by Logitech Inc.
Errors related to SetPoint.exe
Runtime Error
“Program: C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPointP\SetPoint.exe This application has requested the runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. Please contact the applications support team for more information”
System Error
“This program cannot start because <filename>.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this error.”
Causes
Both of these Logitech SetPoint runtime error is caused by a missing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (VCRedist) library
Other issues include the High CPU and memory usage which can be caused by a virus program disguised as SetPoint.exe.
Methods to fix errors related to SetPoint.exe
{For System and Runtime error}
Method 1: Reinstalling Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ library is a set of files that are crucial to run any application or game created using Visual C++ language on Windows. Sometimes, these files are missing from your system causing errors like runtime error. Below are the steps to download and install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (make sure you have a reliable internet connection)-
1. Go to this Microsoft support link
2. Download the VCRedist file for your system type (vc_redist.x86.exe for 32-bit system, vc_redist.x64.exe for 64-bit system and vc_redist.arm64.exe for ARM64 system); To check the system type for your PC, refer to the method below:
3. Install the application and restart your computer; The problem should be resolved.
To check system type of your PC:
1. Press Windows + I to go to Windows Settings
2. Click on System
3. Scroll down in the left panel and click on About
4. Check your system type
Method 2: Uninstalling and reinstalling the application
Reinstalling the SetPoint utility can replace/repair the damaged or corrupted files which are causing the issues.
1. Press Windows + R to open the Run application
2. In the text field, enter appwiz.cpl and click OK to open Programs and Features
3. Look for Logitech SetPoint application in the list of programs (the latest version at the time this article was written was 6.69) and click on Uninstall
4. If you need the application, you can download and reinstall it again from https://support.logi.com/
For issues such as high CPU and Memory usage
Method 1: Run an antivirus scan
If you don’t have third-party antivirus software, refer to the steps below to scan using Windows Defender and remove the infected file-
1. Search for Windows Security in the start menu
2. Click on Virus and Threat Protection
3. Click on Quick Scan (Takes few minutes) or you can also click on Scan options and do a Full Scan (Might take a bit less than an hour)
Conclusion
I hope this article was informative. Kindly contact us or leave a comment in case of suggestions or questions.
