How to remove PowerKey error

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PowerKey.exe file information

The process Powerkey belongs to the software Virtual Garden or Acer Powerkey or Able2Extract v by Acer.

Description: PowerKey.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - common is C:\Program Files\Launch Manager\ or C:\Program Files\Acer\Powerkey\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 94208 bytes (90% of all occurrence), 98304 bytes, 106496 bytes.
The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). PowerKey.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. Program has no file description. PowerKey.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 62% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

"AcerPowerkey" can run at start up. PowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn+F3
"PowerKey" can run at start up. Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610

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

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User Comments

it`s true; a part of acer launch manager for TravelMate 610, I'm don't use it
alex (further information)

Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610
Rob McEwan (further information)

PowerKey management for Acer computers
Nebz

Summary: 8 users think PowerKey.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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