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How to remove an hkss error


The free file information forum can help you determine if hkss.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Hkss.exe file information

The process known as Hot Key Support Software Loader belongs to software Compaq HotKey Support Software or Hot Key Support Software by Compaq Computer (www.compaq.com).

Description: The file hkss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows 7/XP is 192,512 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/hkss.exe.html 
The program is not visible. Hkss.exe is able to record keyboard inputs. The file is not a Windows system file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 99% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can also uninstall Compaq HotKey Support Software software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "hkss" can run at start up. Compaq HotKey Support - multimedia keyboard support

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

compaq hotkey support for notebooks
   
is installed for keyboard "Hotkeys" by compaq
   
This program is for your laptop, it's the use your hot keys on your keyboard. If you have installed a fresh version of windows xp then you need this program to activate the hotkeys for sound, standby, locking your screensaver etc...
  Alex the Great  
Used for Compaq hot keys
  Ray  


Summary: Average user rating of hkss.exe: based on 7 votes with 4 reviews.
7 users think hkss.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.


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