sntlkeyssrvr.exe is an executable file that is part of the Sentinel Protection Installer software package. This software is developed by SafeNet, a company known for its security software and services.
The Sentinel Protection Installer is used for ensuring the security of software applications. It provides a robust and flexible licensing solution that protects software vendors from piracy and intellectual property theft. It is typically found in the directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel Keys Server.
The sntlkeyssrvr.exe is needed if you are using software that requires the Sentinel Protection Installer for its licensing or protection. It helps to ensure that the software runs correctly and that its licensing mechanisms are secure.
Like any executable file, it can potentially be exploited by malicious software to harm your computer or steal information. If you find that this file is causing problems, or if your security software identifies it as a threat, you may need to remove it. You should only do this if you are sure that it is not required by any of your software applications, as removing it could cause them to stop working correctly.
Description: Sntlkeyssrvr.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file sntlkeyssrvr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" (common is C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel Keys Server\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 376,832 bytes (37% of all occurrences), 328,992 bytes and 12 more variants.
It runs as service, and the service name is SentinelKeysServer. The service manages Sentinel Hardware keys attached to this computer.
There is no file information. The program is not visible. The sntlkeyssrvr.exe file is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. Sntlkeyssrvr.exe is not a Windows system file. You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel. The software listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
The software vendor offers the option to remove the entire program Sentinel Protection Installer or SafeNet, Inc. using Windows Control Panel, visit the vendor’s support site [1][2] or look for a new, improved version.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as sntlkeyssrvr.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the sntlkeyssrvr.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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This program was installed as part of a software program that uses a USB security 'hardware key' ie jumpdrive; it runs at a high priority even when its application is not running Jim
it is related to "Sentinel key" by Safenet inc. the software use a hardware dongle to protect a third party software from piracy
It is a sentonal key USB dongle program, commonly used with Lenel security softwre
I dont know alot about it but I secureli delete it after it uses 13% of my core i7 its impossible for such a program i think, therefore we have an antivirus Arthas
I uninstalled the program from the Control Panel, but it didn't go away and stop slamming my processors until I disabled the "Sentinel Keys Server" (by SafeNet, Inc.) service from Computer Management Michael
It's for a security hardware dongle for a high end professional CAD program I've purchased. Uses more resources than I'd like even when that proggy isn't running, but only briefly. Not dangerous although AVs and Firewalls hate it.GraphiCode uses it for their applications. EEngineer
Installs with CitectSCADA for Sentinel Hardware Key (USB License Dongle for CitectSCADA runtime). It is not required if you are not using a hardware dongle--such as on a development PC running runtime only in demo mode. Expect it installs with any other software using Sentinel's hardware keys as well. It was running one core on a core i4 PC at 100% continuously causing fan to run at max on Windows 7 Dell (in past experience, it typically uses 0% CPU). Stopped service and set to manual start as I do not need it on this development PC. Problem solved. SCADA System Integrator
sntlkeyssrver or sentinal keys server is used by programs like (in my case) lightwave. very anoying when not using the 3D program so i just stop it running in task manager if i dont use lightwave.
Takes up way o much processor time
Wird benötigt für USB-Dongel, z.B. Videoschnittsoftware "EDIUS 6.XX, VisTitle". Ist ohne USB-Dongel "stopped" wolfgang
Summary: Average user rating of sntlkeyssrvr.exe:
based on 10 votes with 10 user comments.
4 users think sntlkeyssrvr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving sntlkeyssrvr issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with sntlkeyssrvr. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the sntlkeyssrvr.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of sntlkeyssrvr.exe: based on 10 votes with 10 user comments. 4 users think sntlkeyssrvr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.