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. 
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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