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How to remove an hkcmd error


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Hkcmd.exe file information

The process known as hkcmd Module or baba belongs to software IntelŪ Common User Interface or IntelŪ LDDM Ultra Mobile Media or SgqZZMNn or Intel Poulsbo Drivers for Windows NT or Intel R Common User Interface by Intel (www.intel.com) or BABA.

Description: hkcmd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 77,824 bytes (38% of all occurrences), 126,976 bytes and 114 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/hkcmd.exe.html 
Hkcmd.exe is not a Windows system file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 34% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In the event of any problems with hkcmd.exe, you can remove the entire program Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator or Microsoft Data Access using Windows Control Panel.

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If hkcmd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 743,936 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 114,688 bytes. The program is not visible. Hkcmd.exe is not a Windows system file. hkcmd.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
In the event of any problems with hkcmd.exe, you can remove the entire program Adobe Acrobat using Windows Control Panel.

If hkcmd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 340,002 bytes. The program has a visible window. Program has no file description. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "hkcmd" can run at start up. Installed by the Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers. If you want the Ctrl+Alt+F12 or similar keypresses to access Intel's customised graphics properties, you need it, otherwise not. Can be disabled via the Display Properties in Control Panel
  • "HotKeysCmds" can run at start up. Installed by the Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers. If you want the Ctrl+Alt+F12 or similar keypresses to access Intel's customised graphics properties, you need it, otherwise not. Can be disabled via Control Panel -> Display Properties

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as hkcmd.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the hkcmd.exe 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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User Comments

Through control panel, to Intell GMA Driver, select Options and Support, select Hot Keys, you can enable or disable from there. Disabling Hot Keys does not get rid of the hkcmd.exe file trying to load.
  JIMMinAZ  
everyone complaining about it taking 80-90 percent of memory need to get better computers. as in. more than 512 mb of ram. its 2012
  an0nshadow  
This program is an acronym for Hot Key command Which operates both the Hot Key commands from the keyboard Sound like you uphold or running GPRS or Bluetooth and other additional buttons
  Egyption Fox  
increases delay of entering standby or hibernate by 30 seconds
  eu  
I've had this file since i bought my computer, Should be 0 CPU and no more than 2000kb Memory, nothing to worry about!
  Joe  
its just a system file...!! do not get worried....
  Rishabh  
i installed intel graphics and then i got this file
  Arpit  
Completely harmless. Anyone who's paranoid about a connection to microsoft is just trying to hide their Child Pr0n
  The Game  
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Summary: Average user rating of hkcmd.exe: based on 236 votes with 9 reviews.
97 users think hkcmd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 16 users think it's probably harmless. 52 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 31 users suspect danger. 40 users think hkcmd.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 27 users doesn't grade hkcmd.exe ("not sure about it").


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