Many programs are running in the background on Windows PC that use RAM to help the programs run faster. Microsoft Text Input Application is also one such program running in the background. If you encounter trouble with this process then you are at the right place. Defining the Microsoft Text Input Application will be our attempt to further elaboration. Then comes the mechanism to remove it comfortably. Let’s get to our discussion without any further elaboration.

What is the Microsoft Text Input Application?

As we all know, Windows has been a significant player in the Advanced Technological World. Thanks to its constant innovative product improvement, it tremendously supports the users’ comfort. Since its inception worldwide, the Windows operating system bagged almost 70% of the market share, comfortably meeting consumers’ demands at different levels.

The Microsoft Text Input Application is one of the processes in the Windows operating system files intended for keyword input in the touch and software format. It is the fundamental process that has been since the 1903 version of the Windows 10 software. The main feature of this process is turn on the Emoji Keyboard, advanced screenshots, and the multi-clipboard. You can commonly get them as InputApp.exe, TextInputHost.exe, or Windows System File in the Task Manager in the system processes.

Is Microsoft Text Input Application Legitimate?

Software always uses this feature for efficient touch keyboard or text input. That’s why it is one of the fundamental processes you always need. You can’t disable the process as well. But sometimes it restricts the performance of the software by using high CPU consumption during the process. People consequently call it a virus, keylogger, or cryptocurrency miner. Considering executable files or processes as viruses brings a lot of other technical issues that will need your attention. Precisely explaining whether it is harmful to your system is still a quizzical myth.

Of course, the Microsoft Text Input App is certified under Microsoft Digital Ownership. So, it is relatively safe and typically runs in the background. However, you can check for its authenticity before classifying it as a secure Keylogger process, as it should not consume much CPU. To do that;

• Head to the task manager and right-click on the exe process.
• Click on the properties option from the pop-up window.
• Now head to the details tab and check Product Name is Microsoft Windows Operating System and the Copyrightsays Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Additionally, you can check for Microsoft Text Input Application authenticity by checking its location in your system head to the General tab and check the location that should be either in one of them;

1. C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy
2. C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy/InputApp

Well, if you can verify the authenticity of the process then you must run the antivirus software instantly.

How to Disable Microsoft Text Input Application Process (2 Ways)

You can disable or suspend the application after verifying its authenticity as a secured process rather than any virus or keylogger. You could also try disabling the “Inking & Typing Personalization.” Having tried setting modifications in the Windows display, there was no significant result. Now, you can attempt the following methods.

Root Folder Rename

Start with a temporary solution to disable the Microsoft Text Input Application via renaming the Root Folder. You can find its location using Task Manager. However, the root folder may also vary depending on the Windows version.

• You can easily open the Task Manager in the Search menu. Then navigate the Processes
• The next step is to look for the “Microsoft Text Input Application.” Then open its Properties by right-clicking on it.
• To rename the Root Folder of the process, you need to note the Folder Name and its location in the General tab as you get it.

• Click Ok to confirm the renamed folder, then close the MS Text Input Application by clicking “End Task.”
• Now, as you have already noted the file location of the MS Text Input Application, open the Task Manager
• look for the “Microsoft Text Input Application, right click on it then click on the Open file location.

• Rename the root folder by right-clicking on it; we recommend you add a letter or number in front of the current name so that it’s easy to replace it with its original folder name.

This method works for the time being to disable the “Microsoft Text Input Application.” However, it will undoubtedly revert all the modifications when installing the Windows updates. It will then be advisable to rename the folder. In another case, you can try another method if you encounter issues in renaming the folder with the Event Manager.

Run Scripts in the Command Prompt

The following method is to run the scripts in the Command Prompt. It helps disable the MS Text Input Application primarily recommended in Windows 10 (1903 build). It is noteworthy that Windows scripts vary significantly depending on their relevant version.

You need to grab the method before implementing the script in your Windows version. Sometimes it’s “TextInputHost.exe,” while you can get it differently in another version like “InputApp.exe.” So, let’s learn its steps; if you have Windows 10 (build 1903) and running it in a newer build will display the DCOM error 10001. The given instruction recommended the build (1903) rather than other builds.

Steps to Modify the Scripts for Microsoft Text Input Application

• As you have learned to search for Task Manager and Text Input Application, follow this step initially.
• Then navigate to the “Go to Details” by right-clicking on the MSText Input Application. It leads to the “Details”
• Now, it is time to apply the script according to the type of Application Process. ‘TextInputHost.exe’ and ‘InputApp.exe’ are two types that require different ways to use scripts on them, respectively.
• Open the Rundialog box by pressing Windows + R. Type “CMD” in the typing box then press ‘Ctrl + Shift + Enter’. As another window appears, it asks for confirmation to open the Command Prompt window. It lets you insert your command as an Administrator.
• The next step is to put the command in the Command Prompt Then you can conveniently execute it by hitting Enter.
• You can use the following script for ‘InputApp.’Execute it as you paste the command in CMD Windows.
• If you don’t want the script modification, the given command can help revert the scripts you have altered in the command prompt.
• If you use a Windows version other than the build (1903), the error message that says DCOM Event ID 10001 error will appear.

As you get the DCOM error, you must initially disable the ‘InputService’ startup, denying all permissions for ‘InputService’ in ‘DCOMcnfg.exe.’ However, modifications must be done in DCOMcnfg.exe sometimes breaks the system leading to Windows re-installation. Therefore, it’s not advisable to alter ‘DCOMcnfg.exe.’

FAQs

Q: Is it acceptable to disable the Microsoft text input application?

It is essential to disable the text input application for the accurate working of software or touch keyboards. Although sometimes the procedure contains high CPU resources, people assume the Microsoft text input is a threat or a keylogger. Hence, we are not suggesting you stop the process.

Q: Can Windows security Perceive Keyloggers?

A keylogger is a device that logs passwords, social security numbers, credit card numbers, and other important information. In most antivirus software, keylogging is automatically noticed by default. Microsoft security essentials, which are built-in to Windows 7, can be used to detect keylogging.

Q: How to change the language in the Microsoft Text Input Application?

• Head to the settings on your Windows PC.
• Here click on the Time & Language select language from the left panel.
• Click on the language that contains the keyboard you want from the Preferred Languages section and click the Options tab.
• Now click on the add a keyboard and select the keyboard you want to add from the pop-up menu.

Q: Why does Windows input take up so much memory?

Windows input assisting programs like the narrator, on-screen keyboard, and others need Windows Input Experience to run. Once you open your system these processes also run in the background and take a lot of memory, disk, and CPU usage.

Final Thoughts

In wrapping up our discussion, temporarily disabling the Microsoft Text Input Application is advisable to execute rather than alterations in process scripts that will lead to other issues in other application services.