How to remove the H@tKeysH@@k virus

Most antivirus programs identify H@tKeysH@@k.DLL as malware.
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H@tKeysH@@k.DLL file information

Little is known about the process, since there is no reference to the producer within the file.

Description: The file H@tKeysH@@k.DLL is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 20,480 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. There is no file information. The program is not visible. File H@tKeysH@@k.DLL is able to record keyboard inputs. The service has no detailed description. File H@tKeysH@@k.DLL is not a Windows system file. H@tKeysH@@k.DLL is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 100% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as H@tKeysH@@k.DLL, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the H@tKeysH@@k.DLL process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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AD-ware 2007 says its a keylogger

It is some kind of keylogger but it is harmless. It actually shows up if you use a trainer for a game.
BesT

C:\WINDOWS\system32\H@tKeysH@@k.DLL - Win32/Keylogger.HotKeysHook.A virus - action selection postponed until scan completion
جواد

Used frequently in Video Game trainers, to prove this. Run a scan, remove them. Re-scan they won't show up. Open and close trainer,then re-scan, it'll be there.

Es ist eine DLL, die von vielen Spiele Trainern (Schummelprogramme) benutzt wieder.. für weitere Informationen.. siehe Link.
Dani (further information)

A program that runs in the background, recording all the keystrokes. Once keystrokes are logged, they are hidden in the machine for later retrieval, or shipped raw to the attacker. The attacker then peruses them carefully in the hopes of either finding passwords, or possibly other useful information that could be used to compromise the system or be used in a social engineering attack. Plz follow the link Provided for more info
Neel (further information)

It is dropped by the fake Microsoft security essentials trojan (Think Point And Palladium Pro). It Is In Your System Folder (For Example C:\Windows\System32H@tKeysH@@k.dll). This cannot be executed unless fake MSE is running.
Codebreakersclub

first of all this file is used in whats called code injection for game trainers to freeze a or change a certian value in a game this file is harmless to prove this go to C:\windows\system32\ find the dll and remove it and if you want to cheat in a game then when you run a trainer it will put it back lol however there is a bad trojans under this name how ever if you got taht one you proble wouldnt be able to use your computer or credit cards for that matter but whit current technologies on virus scanning and removal no one should get it if they have current software
anon

Summary: Average user rating of H@tKeysH@@k.DLL: based on 9 votes with 8 reviews.

1 user think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users think H@tKeysH@@k.DLL is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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