How to remove an KHost error

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KHost.exe file information

The process known as Delivery Manager or Secure Delivery Plug-In or instal

belongs to software Delivery Manager or Secure Delivery Plug-In or BBC iPlayer Download Manager or Sky by broadband or AOL HI-Q Video or Sky Anytime or BBC iPlayer Library or 4oD

by Kontiki (www.kontiki.com) or Channel (version 4 Television Corporation and 4 Ventures Limited) or setu.

Description: The file KHost.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows (mostly c:\windows\kdx\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 2,236,416 bytes (65% of all occurrences), 1,757,184 bytes and 6 more variants.
It is not a Windows system file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. KHost.exe is able to connect to Internet, record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 53% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You have the option to uninstall the software Sky by broadband or OMN using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs).

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If KHost.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 15% dangerous. The file size is 1,032,376 bytes (39% of all occurrences), 1,032,640 bytes and 4 more variants. KHost.exe is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. The file is a Verisign signed file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. KHost.exe is able to connect to Internet, record inputs and monitor applications.
You have the option to uninstall the software 4oD or BBC iPlayer Download Manager using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs).

External information from Paul Collins:

"kdx" is not required to run at start up. KonTiki Secure Delivery Plug In related. "The Kontiki Delivery Management System (DMS) is a secure delivery network for distribution of video, software, audio, documents, and other digital media. The Kontiki DMS enables enterprises to efficiently publish, secure, deliver and track digital media to employees, partners, and customers"

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

It seems to be necessary for peer to peer sharing sites like the BBC iPlayer. But you don't need it if you just watch online streaming. If its worrying you remove it or reinstall one of the players
Mycroft

its by sky to help distrobute their tv programs and such. a p2p system if you will!
David Miller

It is used to streams video content for apps such as BBC iplayer, channel 4 4OD, Sky Player etc.
sauro

it came with BBC i-player
Andy

Also used with Sky's 'Live TV' service. Harmless.
Tristan

Used for Sky Broadband, BBC iPlayer and 4od. All used for downloading.
Dj23

Khost.exe is part of most video sharing applications which is used to securely download to your hardrive.
Jake

I think it came with BBCi player
Ross m

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Summary: Average user rating of KHost.exe: based on 44 votes with 9 reviews.

14 users think KHost.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. 3 users suspect danger. 3 users think KHost.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 8 users doesn't grade KHost.exe ("not sure about it").

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