How to remove WinKey error

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WinKey.exe file information

The process belongs to the software WinKey by unknown.

Description: File WinKey.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 99,840 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). File WinKey.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 53% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"WinKey" can run at start up. Loads Copernic's WinKey. Used to map out Windows key hotkey combinations. Not required for the system, but is necessary for this to be running if you use these hotkey combos

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as WinKey.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the WinKey.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 a WinKey program, allows to launch applications using Win+Anything shortcuts
Genie

create keyboard shortcuts using the Windows key
Pencho

create keyboard shortcuts using the Windows key
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it's not dangerous if you installed winkey.

Redirects WinKeys
acenoid (further information)

Summary: 6 users think WinKey.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user doesn't grade WinKey.exe ("not sure about it").

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