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How can I stop GameInput and Gaming Services from running forever?

How can I stop GameInput and Gaming Services from running forever?

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Manoloc_NL
Member
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05-27-2026, 01:10 AM
#1
Whatever I try to fix, it comes back right away. I don't play Xbox or buy parts for it, but I've checked all the tricks on the internet. Nothing sticks here, and soon it's going back again. Can you please help me?
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Manoloc_NL
05-27-2026, 01:10 AM #1

Whatever I try to fix, it comes back right away. I don't play Xbox or buy parts for it, but I've checked all the tricks on the internet. Nothing sticks here, and soon it's going back again. Can you please help me?

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Glenex
Member
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06-16-2026, 11:53 AM
#2
It's part of the operating system. You can't live without it even if you aren't using it right now. Do you really want to remove it from your computer?
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Glenex
06-16-2026, 11:53 AM #2

It's part of the operating system. You can't live without it even if you aren't using it right now. Do you really want to remove it from your computer?

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heroboy17
Senior Member
528
06-16-2026, 03:02 PM
#3
GameInput is always crashing my computer, and even when I reinstall it, the problem keeps coming back. I just want to get RID OF THIS VIRUS FOREVER. It's really annoying because I need Windows for work and can't switch to Linux without lots of headaches every single time.
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heroboy17
06-16-2026, 03:02 PM #3

GameInput is always crashing my computer, and even when I reinstall it, the problem keeps coming back. I just want to get RID OF THIS VIRUS FOREVER. It's really annoying because I need Windows for work and can't switch to Linux without lots of headaches every single time.

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speedycux
Member
187
07-03-2026, 07:34 PM
#4
run msiexec.exe /uninstall "the code for GameInput as it is would be uninstalled via the UI in settings" /q but I don't know what that code actually is. Maybe something like #code here to test if GameInput is installed, and if so, just stop running msiexec.exe /uninstall "{1F2B6AF3-C260-8666-5950-E3FEDBC851D6}" /q
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speedycux
07-03-2026, 07:34 PM #4

run msiexec.exe /uninstall "the code for GameInput as it is would be uninstalled via the UI in settings" /q but I don't know what that code actually is. Maybe something like #code here to test if GameInput is installed, and if so, just stop running msiexec.exe /uninstall "{1F2B6AF3-C260-8666-5950-E3FEDBC851D6}" /q

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Prodix
Junior Member
5
07-04-2026, 03:32 AM
#5
Taking out the files is just a step. Putting them away is harder. Next time an update comes, you'll see things change again. Your choices don't count because that's not your computer any more; it belongs to Microsoft and they decide how to use it!
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Prodix
07-04-2026, 03:32 AM #5

Taking out the files is just a step. Putting them away is harder. Next time an update comes, you'll see things change again. Your choices don't count because that's not your computer any more; it belongs to Microsoft and they decide how to use it!

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07-04-2026, 04:00 AM
#6
Yeah I know that's just life nowadays. But what I'm thinking now is to have a powershell script run with a 30 min delay on startup to uninstall GameInput. I found the ID to do it and it should work. Just I need some code to search for the ID if it's missing or not because that could cause an issue or the very least an annoying error pop-up. So with this even if it reinstalls itself it will be automatically deleted on every startup. And it will only reinstall itself after a restart only. So even if annoying and BS it's at least an automated solution
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BrickArms22123
07-04-2026, 04:00 AM #6

Yeah I know that's just life nowadays. But what I'm thinking now is to have a powershell script run with a 30 min delay on startup to uninstall GameInput. I found the ID to do it and it should work. Just I need some code to search for the ID if it's missing or not because that could cause an issue or the very least an annoying error pop-up. So with this even if it reinstalls itself it will be automatically deleted on every startup. And it will only reinstall itself after a restart only. So even if annoying and BS it's at least an automated solution

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riboulot
Member
56
07-04-2026, 08:07 AM
#7
have you tried any of those fixes? (just don't download new software or spend money on a gamepad) - https://www.minitool.com/news/microsoft-...he-pc.html
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riboulot
07-04-2026, 08:07 AM #7

have you tried any of those fixes? (just don't download new software or spend money on a gamepad) - https://www.minitool.com/news/microsoft-...he-pc.html

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Azastias
Member
223
07-04-2026, 12:21 PM
#8
I tried all the steps but I still don't play any games on my Xbox.
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Azastias
07-04-2026, 12:21 PM #8

I tried all the steps but I still don't play any games on my Xbox.

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Marcustheduke
Senior Member
679
07-04-2026, 04:08 PM
#9
Anyway my "fix is this... 1) making a quick link to a powershell file so it runs when the computer starts at C:\Users\$\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\{here} 2) script Start-Sleep -Seconds 1800 if ((Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | select-String "{1F2B6AF3-C260-8666-5950-E3FEDBC851D6}") -eq $null){ #package doesnt exist --> do nothing [console]::beep(2000,500) }else{ msiexec.exe /uninstall "{1F2B6AF3-C260-8666-5950-E3FEDBC851D6}" /q [console]::beep(500,300) } 3) hope it works...
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Marcustheduke
07-04-2026, 04:08 PM #9

Anyway my "fix is this... 1) making a quick link to a powershell file so it runs when the computer starts at C:\Users\$\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\{here} 2) script Start-Sleep -Seconds 1800 if ((Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | select-String "{1F2B6AF3-C260-8666-5950-E3FEDBC851D6}") -eq $null){ #package doesnt exist --> do nothing [console]::beep(2000,500) }else{ msiexec.exe /uninstall "{1F2B6AF3-C260-8666-5950-E3FEDBC851D6}" /q [console]::beep(500,300) } 3) hope it works...

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xConnork
Junior Member
27
07-11-2026, 04:31 AM
#10
Do you have any proof that GameInput is making your games crash?
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xConnork
07-11-2026, 04:31 AM #10

Do you have any proof that GameInput is making your games crash?

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