How to remove an WLKeeper error

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WLKeeper.exe file information

The process known as WLANKEEPER or Intel® WLANKeeper SSO Service

belongs to software SSOFSet Service or SSO Service or Intel® PROSet/Wireless SSO Service or Intel® Network Connections or Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software or Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Intel® PRO Network

by Intel (www.intel.com).

Description: The file WLKeeper.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (normally C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 225,353 bytes (55% of all occurrences), 262,217 bytes and 5 more variants.
The program is not visible. File WLKeeper.exe is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. WLKeeper.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 27% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
The software publisher Intel provides direct support (www.intel.com/support) and update information (www.intel.com/support). You could uninstall mSSO or Intel(R) Network Connections software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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If WLKeeper.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 54% dangerous. The file size is 315,459 bytes (75% of all occurrences) or 278,595 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. WLKeeper.exe is not a Windows core file. WLKeeper.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself and monitor applications.

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

Related to Intel's Wireless solution

WLKeeper.exe is a process assosicated with a wireless lan application from Intel. This process should not be removed unless it is causing problems.
Dennis

It appears to be for the wireless network cards mine came with the intel 2200BG mini pci
Larry

intel wireless keeper (driver for your intel wireless hardware) keep it ;)
startoad (further information)

WLKeeper.exe is a process assosicated with a wireless lan application from Intel. This process should not be removed unless it is causing problems.
siggi

u can end the process, it will say no networks aviable but ull still be connected(i am), an sometimes, itll take huge system resources (on my it took 281MB of Mem Usage)
Paul

It's for the Intel Wireless Network Card. Doesn't use that much resources (~6000 KB RAM), so there's no need to remove it. It's a keeper ;D
BadCash

Wireless for intel. I have 2200BG, not a problem
Greg

From the services description: Provides Single Sign On (SSO) functionality. Single sign on to what exactly, it doesn't say.

When I shut down this app I lose my wireless.
Mike

WLKEEPER.EXE is using for Wireless LAN.
Walter

It was using 100%CPU, I killed it and wireless is still available
lesouth

I've never seen it before it definatly is not associated with intel wireless cards.
Blandz

Wlan for intel 2200bg
Ron

Summary: Average user rating of WLKeeper.exe: based on 16 votes with 15 reviews.

7 users think WLKeeper.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think WLKeeper.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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