How to remove an KbdStub error

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KbdStub.EXE file information

The process known as Kbd Stub belongs to software Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard or Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Solution or 3500 Rack Configuration by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: The file KbdStub.EXE is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 65,536 bytes (97% of all occurrences), 12,288 bytes or 23,052 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). There is no description of the program. Therefore the technical security rating is 42% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In the event of any problems with KbdStub.EXE, you may also remove the entire program Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard or Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Solution using Windows Control Panel.

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

This showed up on my computer when updating keyboard driver for HP Pavilion m8010y from HP website, as well as other drivers
kjsacramento (further information)

It is the program that controls the Multi-media keyboard that ships with HP computers.
Jeff2161

Vista/HP PC: stored in "c:\hp\kbd" when using HP keyboard probably needed for media buttons 65536 bytes
oliver

It's for multimedia keyboards. Dont mess with it unless you dont want your leyboard to work!!!
Scott

It is a HP program for their keyboard
Michael Waters (further information)

I ran a scan with trend micro's "housecall" and it found a file called KbdStub.EXE to be a trojan horse. It got rid of it, but I had to go into the registry and delete the key. Also, had to go into the startup program and delete it from there too. Some had said it was connected somehow to the keyboard. My keyboard is fine. I know how I got this virus. My husband went to a sight to download movies.(Dumb A**) So, I went into my control panel and clicked on Network & Internet. I then clicked Manage Add Ons. On the left side you will see show: Pull down the arrow and make sure All add-ons shows.
JMG

It comes installed with HP Personal Computers. It's part of their package for both 32 and 64 bit operating systems. It's for their Multimedia Keyboards and resides in "C:\Program Files (x86) Hewlett-Packard\KBD;KbdStub.EXE. To delete it off your pc is to fool with the risk of killing off those mulitmedia keys that are present on the multimedia keyboard that came with your HP PC. I for one would not fool with it; why? I use my multi-media keys all the time, I would not want them unstable and/or not working any longer. I would go to the HP website for more info (note, I did not. I checked other websites when I was reviewing start-up progarms this morning)
Ken Noto (Pc Hobbyist since 84)

Nichts gefähliches :P
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Summary: Average user rating of KbdStub.EXE: based on 8 votes with 8 reviews.

1 user think KbdStub.EXE is essential for Windows or an installed application. 5 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users doesn't grade KbdStub.EXE ("not sure about it").

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