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How to remove hkss error

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hkss.exe file information

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

Description: File hkss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 192512 bytes.
File hkss.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is able to record keyboard inputs. 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 97% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

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

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as hkss.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the hkss.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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