What does the KeNotify.exe file do?
The KeNotify.exe process is also known as KeNotify MFC Application and is a part of TOSHIBA Flash Cards Support Utility or, as the case may be, TOSHIBA Supervisor Password. This software is produced by TOSHIBA CORPORATION (www.toshiba.com). An outdated or faulty version of KeNotify.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- KeNotify MFC Application has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- KeNotify MFC Application 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)
- KeNotify.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module KeNotify.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about KeNotify.exe KeNotify MFC Application
KeNotify.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. KeNotify.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 34,160 bytes (85% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 34,088 bytes.
The KeNotify file possesses a digital signature from Verisign.com, which should confirm its trustworthiness. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This KeNotify program does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: MACHINE\Run).
The KeNotify file has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority. To remove the file and its related software from your computer, click Programs in Control Panel
KeNotify.exe is capable of interpret keystrokes.
For this reason, 20% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
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 KeNotify.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 KeNotify?
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This program is responsible for the Toshiba LapTop Help 'FlashCards' utility that sits at the top of the screen giving easy access to the 'F keys' alternative functions such as Lock,Power Mode,Sleep etc. (further information...) Dennis | |
KeNotify.exe is part of the Toshiba Flash Cards Support Utility Nancy |
Summary: One user judges KeNotify.exe to be an essential file that should not be touched. source: file.net
How to uninstall TOSHIBA Flash Cards Support Utility or TOSHIBA Supervisor Password
To remove KeNotify MFC Application 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 TOSHIBA Flash Cards Support Utility or TOSHIBA Supervisor Password in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.


How to check if KeNotify.exe (KeNotify MFC Application) 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 KeNotify MFC Application. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: KeNotify MFC Application 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
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