What is kem.exe and how to fix kem.exe ?

What is kem.exe file ?


In some case kem.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the KEM.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with kem.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.


kem.exe descriptions


KEM.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. KEM.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—typically C:Program Files (x86)LogitechSetPoint.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 573,440 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 581,632 bytes or 561,152 bytes.;The KEM.exe file is not a Windows system file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program is not visible. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINEUser Shell Folders, MACHINERun).;KEM.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 67% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;In case of problems with KEM.exe, you can also completely remove Logitech SetPoint (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).