What is UniKeyNT.exe?

UniKeyNT.exe is an executable file associated with the software UniKey, specifically version 4.0, developed by unikey.org. This software is typically installed in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\UniKey.

UniKey is a very small and easy-to-use Vietnamese keyboard for Windows. UniKey is free and open-source. It is widely used in Vietnam and other countries for its convenience and flexibility. UniKey supports many Vietnamese character sets, Unicode encodings, Vietnamese spell check, and more.

The UniKeyNT.exe file is an essential component of the UniKey software. It is responsible for the execution of the program. Without it, the software cannot function properly. If you are using UniKey for typing Vietnamese, you should not remove or disable this executable.

While UniKeyNT.exe is a legitimate software component, like any executable, it can potentially be exploited by malicious software to harm your computer or steal information. If you find that UniKeyNT.exe is causing problems, such as slowing down your system, causing errors, or you suspect it has been infected by a virus, you may consider removing it. You should only do this if you are not using UniKey or if you are prepared to reinstall the software.

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UniKeyNT.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with UniKeyNT — UniKeyNT.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as UniKey or UniKey Program or Unikey or unikey or Unikey 4.0 Plus or unikey64 or unikey40RC2-1101-win32 belongs to software UniKey 4.0 (version RC2) or UniKey 4.0 NT or UniKey or PHAM KIM LONG or Unikey version (version 4) or Unikey 4.0 Plus or Unikey 4.2 (version RC4) by unikey.org or Microsoft Google.

Description: UniKeyNT.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The UniKeyNT.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in C:\ or in the "C:\Program Files" folder or in a subfolder of C:\Windows (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\UniKey\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 261,632 bytes (49% of all occurrences), 521,216 bytes and 15 more variants.
There is no description of the program. The UniKeyNT.exe file is not a Windows core file. The file is able to record keyboard inputs. The program has no visible window. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, TaskScheduler). UniKeyNT.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: The developer Unikey provides a website for help and for updates. There is also an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ UniKey 4.0 RC2 or UniKey).

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If UniKeyNT.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 75% dangerous. The file size is 521,216 bytes (23% of all occurrences), 1,272,216 bytes and 8 more variants. It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run, TaskScheduler). There is no information about the author of the file. UniKeyNT.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant: The developer Gmail provides a support site for assistance, and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ PHAM KIM LONG).
If UniKeyNT.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 69% dangerous. The file size is 261,632 bytes (46% of all occurrences), 521,216 bytes, 316,928 bytes, 2,532,280 bytes or 334,848 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. UniKeyNT.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant: The developer Gmail provides a support site for assistance ^[1][2], and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ PHAM KIM LONG or UniKey).
If UniKeyNT.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 75% dangerous. The file size is 521,216 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 261,632 bytes, 938,584 bytes or 1,272,216 bytes.

Important: Some malware also uses the file name UniKeyNT.exe, for example PE_RAMNIT.H or PE_RAMNIT.DEN (detected by TrendMicro), and W32.Ramnit!inf or W32.Ramnit.B!inf (detected by Symantec). Therefore, you should check the UniKeyNT.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

UnikeyNT.exe is a tool to use for typing the Vietnamese language. It is essential for Windows and it is an installed application
ntt

extremly dangerous

typing the Vietnamese language, not virus, million users used it
olong

it is completely normal and not dangerous
nqv (further information)

Tool to use for typing the Vietnamese language.

there is a copy version of this software on unikey.VN which is not belong to the owner who created UnikeyNT. The one and only true place to download this software is unikey.ORG. There has been a report that UnikeyNT is a Trojan which is true if you didn't download it from Unikey.ORG.
Hieu Nguyen Trung (further information)

It is a tool to typing Vietnamese
Minh (further information)

Makes you able to type in Vietnamese. Not sure its needed anymore when you can easily select language in Microsoft. No uninstall file and is automatically run when you turn on computer.
Alex

Summary: Average user rating of UniKeyNT.exe: based on 20 votes with 8 user comments. 12 users think UniKeyNT.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 3 users think UniKeyNT.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. One user is not sure about it.

Best practices for resolving UniKeyNT issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with UniKeyNT. 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 UniKeyNT.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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