How to remove an keyhook error

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Keyhook.exe file information

The process known as SiS Compatible Super VGA Keyboard Daemon belongs to software SiS Compatible Super VGA Keyboard Daemon or Launch Manager or Control Volume by Silicon Integrated Systems (www.sis.com).

Description: The 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 7/XP are 249,856 bytes (57% of all occurrences), 32,768 bytes and 8 more variants.
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 63% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If keyhook.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 97% dangerous. The file size is 20,480 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.
In case of any problems with keyhook.exe, you can also completely remove Launch Manager or Control Volume (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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 camouflages itself as keyhook.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the keyhook.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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a part of the Super VGA Keyboard Daemon software from Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), an OEM chip maker
rbaev

Either a keylogger, or a hotkey program
Caffeinecoder

SiS driver Fresh installes system without internet connection
Installer

Its harmless, the problem is its name is similar to something harmful (a keylogger). It comes from an older era thus the name is associated with modern spyware etc, thats the nature of that type of programming, they try to hide it as something you should have. SiS video drivers, Acer launch and keyboard hotkeys use the file name. I have all three of those, and have the error message at startup after trying to update the video driver direct from SiS website. "The file Keyhook.dll is not in the SysAp something or other".
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It is a normal process but it can be reconfigured as a key logger. If it appears to be running for no reason, remove it.

It's for Logitech Keyboards, it is safe. Disable it if you think it is causing you problems. or just disable it to test if your special keys on the keyboard work or not with it disabled.

Dangerous for online gamers (login information). Deleted once and some how it came a few houres later back.
Fredosh

Default when reloading Acer, but known issues with keyboard and mouse input. Locking up Acer Aspire 3000. Can be safely disabled and renamed in c:\windows\system32. After doing so, no issues are experienced in performance.
TechJosh

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Summary: Average user rating of keyhook.exe: based on 88 votes with 9 reviews.

47 users think keyhook.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 21 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users suspect danger. 13 users think keyhook.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 9 users doesn't grade keyhook.exe ("not sure about it").

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