How to remove MMKeybd error

MMKeybd.exe file information

The process Netropa(tm) Hot Key or Netropa(R) Hot Key or Smart Office Keyboard or MOffice MFC Application or One-touch Multimedia Keyboard belongs to the software Netropa Hot Key or DellTouch Programmable Keys or Multimedia keyboard utility or MOffice Application or Smart Office Keyboard or Muiltmedia keyboard utility or Rome - Total War(TM) Demo or Trust 302KS Silverline or Actualtests.com 70- or SmartSound Quicktracks Plugin or ATI MCE Transcode or One-touch Multimedia Keyboard by Netropa Corp (www.netropa.com/download/mmkbd/download.html).

Description: MMKeybd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - mostly C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 180224 bytes (23% of all occurrence), 159744 bytes, 176128 bytes, 425984 bytes, 207360 bytes, 192512 bytes, 163840 bytes, 147456 bytes, 143360 bytes, 151552 bytes, 126976 bytes, 135168 bytes, 167936 bytes, 589824 bytes, 139264 bytes, 202752 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The program has no visible window. It is able to record keyboard inputs. MMKeybd.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 83% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If MMKeybd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 31% dangerous. File size is 163840 bytes (88% of all occurrence), 425984 bytes, 155648 bytes, 159744 bytes. The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. MMKeybd.exe is able to monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Activboard" can run at start up. Packard Bell ActiveBoard keyboard - multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys and want to see the status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock keys
• "DellTouch" can run at start up. Dell multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
• "FLMK08KB" can run at start up. Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys

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

I've been stuck with program when installing "ViewSonic's" Keyboard. I have experienced resource hogging, the computer going on and off line by itself as well. I have lost use of some of the hot keys when I've ended its processing. I'm running AVG and AdAware and neither have perceived it as a threat. I still live uncomfortably with it though.
  Skunr  

I sent an email to Netropa about this and here is what they sent back: Hi David,,I'm afraid we've stopped maintaining the software since 2001.We would recommend uninstalling Dell One-touch Multimedia Keyboard software through Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs.Sorry for the inconvenience. Sincerely, Michael
  David Henderson  

it runs in the back ground causing my computer to run slower when I am accessing the web and other usages on my computer. I have turned it off and the coputer starts to run properly. I have had problems with my computer having a serious error which shuts the computer down when I am talking on MSN video calls. The blue screen says it is an unknown device driver that shuts the computer down.
  susan hall  

allows shortcut keys to be used on your keyboard
   

Alows mulitmedia functions to work on some keyboards. It does connect to the internet a lot, who knows why.
  TC  

I have disabled it. It had become a resource hog. So far so good.
  Donald G.  

On some PCs (like HP Pavillion), pings an HP server, to determine whether to light the "on line" LED or not - your choice to evaluate the interest of this ! Moreover, overrides apps fct keys behaviours, and that may be a pain
  Alex  

this is supplied with many keyboards,without this file some of my hotkeys wont work, this program has tried to attempt internet access on my pc for reasons unknown, this file is also linked with osd.exe (on screen display), in my opinion harmless if blocked by a firewall, if unblocked i cannot say if it is a risk.
  OKI  

netropa hot key
   

Its also for my keyboard to run the extra buttons such as the button to launch word, or the calculator etc.
  Dean  

It appears to be a culprit - in that it makes my pc hang when shutting down or restarting
  Pk  

it is the program for my keyboard. So I can use the hot buttons
  Bret Dalldorf  

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