How to remove CeEKey error

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CeEKey.exe file information

The process TOSHIBA HotKey Utility or Hot Key Utility or EKey MFC Application belongs to the software EKey Application or TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility or CeEKey.exe by COMPAL ELECTRONIC INC (www.compal.com).

Description: File CeEKey.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (common is C:\program files\toshiba\e-key\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 638976 bytes (37% of all occurrence), 643072 bytes, 675840 bytes, 339968 bytes, 671744 bytes, 434176 bytes, 561152 bytes, 69632 bytes, 372736 bytes, 348160 bytes, 73728 bytes, 27970 bytes.
CeEKey.exe is not a Windows core file. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. CeEKey.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 38% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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"CeEKEY": Toshiba Satellite E-Key related. Is it required?

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as CeEKey.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the CeEKey.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

I think it's for the sound section on Toshiba laptops? Currently have it disabled and nothing seems to be missing. But I don't use those audio buttons.
Jordan

Ok, never mind, it's a program to run some of the function keys. You probably need it on.
Jordan

this exe handles all Toshiba funtion key shortcuts
S Laha (further information)

for toshiba hotkeys

Summary: 3 users think CeEKey.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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