Find the files related to keyboard.sys and mouse.sys in your loaded drivers, then remove them carefully.
Find the files related to keyboard.sys and mouse.sys in your loaded drivers, then remove them carefully.
The system has two sys files, likely drivers, stored in the system32\drivers directory. I’m unsure how they were installed since you didn’t provide details. You might have added them while working on a mouse statistics program. Attempts to delete them in safe mode failed, and they appear loaded in DriverView. I’ve attached a screenshot for reference: https://i.imgur.com/BlaaQWX.png. I tried tools like Erase and IOBit Unlocker, but couldn’t remove them. The “sc query” command didn’t show any of these files. Any suggestions on how to delete them?
These system files aren't necessarily from Logitech or Microsoft. Their names don't automatically confirm they're needed for a mouse or keyboard to function. That's why I'm inquiring. Check the manufacturer they come from—it mentions "Oblita."
Also, this might be helpful: http://www.oblita.com/interception.html
I couldn't get rid of them in Safe Mode. I attempted to modify their registry entry, but my keyboard and mouse stopped functioning completely. This made logging into my Windows account impossible. I ran a Windows repair using a installation disk. Even after the repair, drivers remained installed. I searched online and found a GitHub issue about this problem: https://github.com/oblitum/Interception/issues/79. I downloaded the latest version and tried running "install-interception.exe /uninstall". When I restarted and then reinstalled, it didn’t remove the drivers. Eventually, I installed Interception directly with "install-interception.exe" and followed the uninstall steps again. The drivers were finally removed.
You don’t have any system running on that 20GB drive, and it’s really slow with almost no space left. If you’re not worried about cleaning, just ignore the small files and concentrate on what matters more. Being cautious about cleaning can really mess up your system. The device doesn’t need drivers when there’s no hardware present.
Avoid having drivers loaded without understanding their purpose. Keep unnecessary drivers out of your system. Malware can exploit drivers for harm.