• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: No
• Application Process:No
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ Logitech\ SetPoint\ kem.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The SetPoint Configuration Utility in the Logitech SetPoint application uses the process kem.exe. This process allows for advanced configuration and diagnostics that comprise the main features of Logitech SetPoint.

The process kem.exe is designed to enable support of multimedia keyboards and pointing devices. It supports high-end keyboard and mice products of Logitech. The software Logitech SetPoint needs the process kem.exe to configure and monitor Logitech keyboards and mice. Diagnostics tasks for such devices can also be executed using the kem.exe file.

To take full advantage of the capabilities Logitech pointing devices such as the Logitech G7 Cordless mouse and other MouseWare from Logitech, the kem.exe file is initiated on set-up and installation of the Logitech SetPoint software. Logitech developed SetPoint to provide users with a unified driver suite for its mouse and keyboard products. Its predecessors are the Logitech MouseWare and iTouch driver suite.

The kem.exe process implements functions for Logitech SetPoint to configure Mouse Button settings. It allows the user to change the function of each button and have different settings for different programs. It is also used to change movement and sensitivity settings for the mouse. Another unique function of the Logitech SetPoint software is its Mouse Game Settings control. It uses the kem.exe process to enable gamers to change settings for in game, and set up to five different resolution presets between 400 to 2000dpi. The process kem.exe implements separate settings for different games. When Logitech SetPoint is used for Logitech keyboards, the kem.exe process adds two extra sections to its functionality, where all key functions can also be changed.

The basic functionality of Logitech SetPoint lies in its reliability as a mouse driver that allows the mouse button functions to be switched or adjusted to common Windows functions. The kem.exe process also makes Logitech SetPoint capable of creating a custom keystroke combination of up to two keys. The Logitech Setpoint executes the functions of a standard mouse driver such as the adjustment of pointer speeds, acceleration of pointer trails and other functionalities.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.