How to remove keyhook error

keyhook.exe file information

The process SiS Compatible Super VGA Keyboard Daemon belongs to the software SIS (R) Compatible Super VGA keyboard daemon or SiS Compatible Super VGA Keyboard Daemon or Launch Manager v or Control Volume v or keyhook.exe by Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (www.sis.com).

Description: File keyhook.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 (common is C:\WINDOWS\system32\ or C:\Program Files\ACER\Launch Manager\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 249856 bytes (63% of all occurrence), 32768 bytes, 241664 bytes, 28672 bytes, 37760 bytes, 258048 bytes.
File keyhook.exe is not a Windows core file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. File keyhook.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. keyhook.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 60% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If keyhook.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 89% dangerous. File size is 20480 bytes. The program has no file description. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is able to record keyboard inputs.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "SiS Windows KeyHook" can run at start up. SIS graphics cards related: "Super VGA Keyboard Daemon" - hooks into the keyboard processing chain in order to enable hotkey settings

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

Links: keyhook.exe, keyhook.exe

related to SiS driver, but may cause troubles with other software (e.g. Visual Studio, TeXnicCenter)
  Erkman  

SiS treiber, kann aber Probleme mit anderer Software auslösen, z.B. Visual Studio oder TeXnicCenter
  Erkman  

Driver for SIS keyboard daemon
  JuanKa  

i though it was a key logger so i killed. but when i did my keyboard stoped working...can anyone explian that?
  SKY  

reinstall your keyboard driver, you'll probably find the error warning go.
   

Monitoring our network router - huge traffic load. Killing this server stopped traffic flow. Whatever it is, it's moving tons of data out to the Internet.
  Paul  

i have an acer laptop with this display driver. one day, quickbooks started crashing. i found that if i stopped keyhook from running, no more quickbook problems. i think it's harmless, but obviously it can cause conflicts.
  harvey  

This program detects when you hit the shortcut keys on your keyboard. Not dangerous. may cause poor system performance. if you don't use the hotkeys on your keyboard regularly, i'd suggest removing it from your startup items. if you don't know how to do that, you can seriously screw your computer if you mess with those too much.
  Otter from Florida  

Acer Keyboards Multimedia Hotkeys
  Dusty NZ  

It isn't detected by any anti - virus or anti - malware and it doesn't affect my computer
  thegameplayer  

Harmless. For multimedia keys on a keyboard.
  Hoylake Computers  

It is just a driver for the SiS VGA..Totally harmless.
  Hiyy11  

It consumes 4MB, way too much for a keyhook.
  arjan  

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