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PC Pitstop is the undisputed leader in PC diagnostics. Our running process library is culled from our database of over 100 million PC diagnostics and scans.
Tip from the PitCrew Every process running on your computer takes up CPU cycles and valuable memory. For optimal PC performance and resource utilization, you should be aware of every process on your computer. PC Pitstop designed this process library to help you know which processes are worthwhile and others that slow system performance. Furthermore, perhaps the quickest and most straight forward method to detect malware is through a running process analysis. |
More than one possible match was found; all matches are listed below in order of their prevalence. This only tells you what the file and the correct action might be. To understand which possibility is actually running on your own system, perform an Overdrive test and then look at the Software|Processes tab. Match #1hkcmd.exe (Intel Hotkeys)
Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 8.97% PC Pitstop Analysishkcmd.exe is part of the drivers for boards with Intel 81x graphics chips. Allows you to define hotkey combinations to change video resolutions. This is not something that most users do often, and it can be done through Control Panel (Intel Graphics icon) or Desktop Properties pretty quickly. We recommend stopping this task to save resources and prevent accidental use of the hotkey feature. Recommendation
hkcmd.exe uses excessive system and memory resources with no corresponding benefit. Applications such as these should be disabled to improve overall system performance. PC Pitstop Optimize removes hkcmd.exe and many other unnecessary processes making your PC faster and more efficient. In addition to unnecessary software, Optimize keeps your system at peak performance through registry analysis, junk file cleaning and internet optimization. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how much faster your PC can be. IdentificationIn addition to the file name, hkcmd.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version. MD5 HashesMD5 hashes is the way that computers can define the uniqueness of a file. Anti malware vendors frequently use this technique to detect and clean malware. It is common for a program to have multiple MD5 hashes as the developers create newer versions of the program. For the program called hkcmd.exe, we have detected more than 20 different MD5 hashes. Click on a hash to research the hash in Google.
PC Pitstop Database ComparisonsEvery week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. hkcmd.exe (Intel Hotkeys) has been seen on 8.97% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested. The average RAM memory usage for this process was 3 MB. The average CPU load for this program was 0%. Match #2hkcmd.exe (W32.Pahatia.A)This program has not been seen on any systems tested at PC Pitstop in the past week. PC Pitstop Analysishkcmd.exe - hkcmd.exe filename has been known to contain a virus. W32.Pahatia.A is a worm that can spread by copying itself into local folders and mapped network drives, and attempts to restart the compromised computer if certain processes are running. Recommendation
hkcmd.exe is a VIRUS. Stop all work until the virus is removed or you run the risk of spreading the virus to other people. Worse yet, the virus may be doing harm to your computer and your information. hkcmd.exe is a virus and should be removed immediately to avoid doing further harm. PC Pitstop recommends CA Antivirus in these types of situations.
IdentificationThe file name alone identifies this program. MD5 HashesMD5 hashes is the way that computers can define the uniqueness of a file. Anti malware vendors frequently use this technique to detect and clean malware. It is common for a program to have multiple MD5 hashes as the developers create newer versions of the program. For the program called hkcmd.exe, we have detected 3 different MD5 hashes. Click on a hash to research the hash in Google.
PC Pitstop Database ComparisonsEvery week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. This program has not been seen on any systems tested at PC Pitstop in the past week. Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructionshttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-053012-1545-99&tabid=2
Important note:
A file name alone may not be enough for positive identification.
PC Pitstop's
Overdrive tests and spyware scan
use information such as the company name, product name, or install directory.
If you are unable to identify a file, ask about it in our
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