Remove Dot1xcfg.exe from your PC

What is Dot1xcfg .exe?

Dot1xcfg.exe is an executable file from Intel. This is a component of Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection Software.

Can this be disabled?

Yes, this process can be disabled. Dot1xcfg is necessary only if you use wireless networks. So if you are not using wireless networking, there is no need for you to have this up and running. However, if you use a wireless network and would rather not utilize this program, you may use Windows Wireless Zero Configuration.

If you have both programs on your system, you may opt to disable Windows Wireless Zero Configuration and leave dot1xcfg.exe running or vice versa, depending on your preference.

How do you stop this process?

If you would like to remove this process from your computer, here are a few methods you may want to try.

Method 1 -Using the Services Management Console

1. Open Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. In the Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, and then select Services.
4. In the Services management console window, look for the service that dot1xcfg is associated with, that is Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection service.
5. When you think you have found the correct service, right-click on it and Select Properties.
6. Check Path to Executable on the General tab of the properties dialog box. If the path mentioned is similar to C:\PROGRA~1\Intel\Wireless\Bin\Dot1XCfg.exe in, you have found the correct service.
7. Next, click Stop to change the service status to Stopped.
8. Next, in the Startup Type list, select Disabled.
9. Click Apply and then click OK to save your changes and exit the properties dialog box.

Method 2 – Modifying the Configuration of DEP

Data Execution Prevention (DEP), which is a feature of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, MS Windows Media Center Edition and MS Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, can also be a factor in the performance and operation of Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection Software that comprises the dot1xcfg.exe file. .

DEP can have four settings: AlwaysOn, AlwaysOff, OptIn, or OptOut. The default setting for DEP is OptIn. If this is selected, there will be no problems with Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection Software. However, if OptOut or AlwaysOn is selected, the following error message may display.

"212 Problem applying Profile!"

To resolve this issue, you just need to disable DEP By performing the steps listed below:

1. Right-click My Computer, select Properties.
2. On the System Properties dialog box, open the Advanced tab.
3. In the Performance section, click Settings..
4. On the Performance Options dialog box, open the Data Execution Prevention tab.
5. Select the Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select option.
6. Now click the Add button.
7. Browse to and select the C:\ProgramFiles\Intel\Wireless\Bin\Dot1XCfg.exe file.
8. Save your settings and exit the open dialog boxes by clicking the OK buttons.
9. Restart your system.

Method 3 – Scan the PC for Malware Infections

Malware can disguise itself as a legitimate file to avoid detection. Dot1XCfg.exe has also been identified as a variant of the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Adload.pr malware.

The following are the most commonly used file paths:

:%programfiles%\dot1xcfg\DOT1XCFG.EXE
:%TEMP%\TMP10.TMP
File Name Structure: Normal
File and Path Structure: Normal

Rogue Dot1xcfg.exe has exhibited the following behavior in the past:

• Invoke DLL components.
• Create of RunOnce keys.
• Run other programs.
• Use HTTP protocols to communicate with other websites.
• End running processes.
• Hijack currently running processes.

How to tell the difference?

Here are a few characteristics of the legitimate Dot1xcfg.exe program.

The legitimate version can be found in a C:\Program Files subfolder.

Known file sizes are: 397381, 479232, 487424, 61440, 483328, 491520, 399872, 389632 and 392192 bytes.

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