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How to remove HKserv error


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HKserv.exe file information

The process Hot Key Server EXE belongs to the software HotKey Server or HotKey Utility or Hot Key Server executable file or Sibelius Scorch or ATI - Software Uninstall by Sony Corporation (www.sony.com).

Description: File HKserv.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" (e.g. C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 122,880 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 81,920 bytes, 98,304 bytes, 90,112 bytes, 417,792 bytes, 61,440 bytes, 94,208 bytes, 409,600 bytes, 413,696 bytes, 45,056 bytes, 69,632 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The program is not visible. It is a file without information about the maker of this file. Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "hkserv" can run at start up. Keyboard manager program required to use programmable power and function keys on some laptops such as the Sony PCG R505TS

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as HKserv.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the HKserv.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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The HKServ.exe process is found only on Sony Vaio Notebook computers. It allows various functions to be performed using the Fn key. HkServ.exe is required for the Fn key to work correctly and should not be terminated if you use this function. HKServ.exe uses about 5 MB of memory.
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Specific Sony Viao Keyboards
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Sony Vaio Laptop
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Ditto on the Sony Vaio Laptop
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Used by sony vaio laptops for the function and p1, p2 keys
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Summary: 9 users think HKserv.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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