What does the hkcmd.exe file do?
The hkcmd.exe process is also known as hkcmd Module or, as the case may be, HotKeysCmds and is a part of Intel® Common User Interface or, as the case may be, Intel Poulsbo Drivers for Windows NT. This software is produced by Intel (www.intel.com) or, as the case may be, Wwawu mxhinykwzd whwkobychwswsbsw ezckcrwqikfveyxe ehpqjqsah. An outdated or faulty version of hkcmd.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- hkcmd Module has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- hkcmd Module has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- hkcmd.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module hkcmd.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about hkcmd.exe hkcmd Module
hkcmd.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Hkcmd.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 77,824 bytes (21% of all these files), 173,592 bytes as well as 84 other variants.
It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, Run, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, User Shell Folders).
The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The file contains Microsoft's digital signature. This confirms its authenticity.
For this reason, 33% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A hkcmd.exe file has a 62% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". In this case, the file size is usually 4,819,456 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 420,239 bytes. This process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, Run, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, User Shell Folders). The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. Hkcmd.exe is capable of record keystrokes, supervise programs as well as Change the behavior of other applications.
- A hkcmd.exe file has a 72% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 192,512 bytes. This file contains no information about the producer or the version. The file can be found in the Windows folder; however, it is not a Windows system file. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. Hkcmd.exe was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft.
- A hkcmd.exe file has a 66% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows directory. In this case, the file size is usually 77,824 bytes.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves hkcmd.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about hkcmd?
| Enables the Intel Hotkey command for graphics driver and keyboard. Alex | |
| It something todo with keyboard shortcuts, provided by intel, its worth getting rid of itf you dont use it El Gringo | |
| Uses 100% system resources. Kick it to the curb fast. (further information...) Nosferatu* |
Summary: 96 users consider hkcmd.exe essential and should not be removed. 16 users consider it harmless. However, 31 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 43 users have already removed hkcmd.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Intel® Common User Interface or Intel Poulsbo Drivers for Windows NT
To remove hkcmd Module from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Intel® Common User Interface or Intel Poulsbo Drivers for Windows NT in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if hkcmd.exe (hkcmd Module) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of hkcmd Module. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: hkcmd Module or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or hkcmd.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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