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How to remove TosHKCW error


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TosHKCW.exe file information

The process Wireless Hotkey belongs to the software Wireless Hotkey or MapSource by TOSHIBA CORPORATION (www.toshiba.com).

Description: File TosHKCW.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (mainly C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Wireless Hotkey\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 49,152 bytes (93% of all occurrence), 45,056 bytes, 172,032 bytes.
The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). TosHKCW.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "TosHKCW" can run at start up. Toshiba Hot Key Change/Control Wireless. Permits you to use a hot key to activate/deactivate built-in 802.11b wireless transmission on a laptop (if installed)

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as TosHKCW.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the TosHKCW.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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WLAN reg.datei von toshiba
  A. Schneider   (further information)
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doesn't seem to work
  bhowie  

Summary: 1 user think TosHKCW.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user doesn't grade TosHKCW.exe ("not sure about it").

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