How to remove an HotkeyApp error

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HotkeyApp.exe file information

The process known as HotkeyApp belongs to software Wistron HotkeyApp or Micros Fidelio Opera Print or Launch Manager by Wistron (www.wistron.com).

Description: HotkeyApp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - generally C:\Program Files\Launch Manager\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 49,152 bytes (16% of all occurrences), 192,512 bytes and 23 more variants.
File HotkeyApp.exe is not a Windows core file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. HotkeyApp.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If there are any problems with HotkeyApp.exe, you can uninstall Launch Manager or NcLink software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista) or contact Acer Customer Service.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"HotkeyApp" can run at start up. Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610

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

In my non brand laptop computer this app handles the volume keys
DC

i've also got a laptop using this app, it manages the keys of the sound and other ones, this is not a spyware or keylogger
PuRpL3

Dient der Short-cut kontrolle beim Laptop, same than DC's funktion. Nothing to worry about.
Peipper

It's a hotkey management tool for notebook keyboards.
Spy

catches the function keys -that's why it is rated so high
OlliF

It has been a trouble from day 1, shuts down the whole system
Tom in Idaho

this app has malfuncioned and has caused my laptop to shut itselfe down
martin tilling

I agree with hari, I have a Fujitsu siemens Amilo which has no switch for WLAN but uses HotKey as a software switch to activate the Atheros wireless network adapter. It's not digitally signed so Vista does not like!
Steve

it makes me have runtime error alot
KR1

Fujitsu Siemens use it to control the WiFi and it crashes when the laptop overheats and the processor shuts down so it looks like the app is at fault
Theresa Forster

Seems to be the program telling windows what to do when u for an example wanna turn volume down (push and hold FN down and then push the vollume) The keybord have to use some like this to know what u mean when u push the shortcuts c",)
SirSchumii (further information)

3rd party install for hot keys. often camouflaged with malware
Erik

I have a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo laptop and it shuts the whole laptop down which is incredibly annoying. Thought I disabled it but it continues to shut my laptop down. Comes up with two pop-ups both saying something along the line of 'C++ runtime error, hotkeyapp.exe' then my laptop will shut down.
Kai

Summary: Average user rating of HotkeyApp.exe: based on 22 votes with 13 reviews.

11 users think HotkeyApp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 6 users suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade HotkeyApp.exe ("not sure about it").

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