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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 638,976 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 643,072 bytes, 675,840 bytes, 339,968 bytes, 671,744 bytes, 434,176 bytes, 561,152 bytes, 69,632 bytes, 372,736 bytes, 348,160 bytes, 73,728 bytes, 27,970 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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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "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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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  
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Ok, never mind, it's a program to run some of the function keys. You probably need it on.
  Jordan  
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this exe handles all Toshiba funtion key shortcuts
  S Laha   (further information)
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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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