How to remove KBHook error

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KBHook.dll file information

The process belongs to the software KBHook.dll or Labtec Keyboard-Desktop or VGA Dual Camera or DVD Solution or ATI MCE Transcode or ErgoMedia or Win AVI HelixSDK by unknown.

Description: File KBHook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 45,056 bytes (45% of all occurrence), 49,152 bytes, 61,440 bytes, 32,768 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. There is no file information. The program is not visible. It is able to record keyboard inputs. There is no detailed description of this service. KBHook.dll is not a Windows system file. KBHook.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 97% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If KBHook.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 61,440 bytes (65% of all occurrence), 53,248 bytes, 49,152 bytes. Program has no file description. The program has no visible window. The file is able to record keyboard inputs. There is no detailed description of this service. File KBHook.dll is not a Windows system file. KBHook.dll is able to record inputs.

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User Comments

Habe bei Saturn in Hamburg eine Genius Tastatur gekauft. Die Treiberinstallation ist fehlerhaft und beinhaltet einen Keylooker / Virus der Tastaturanschläge aufzeichnen kann. Die Tastatur geht nun umgehend zurück. Das darf ja wohl nicht wahr sein solch eine Software dabei zulegen womit der User ausspioniert werden kann. Der Verdacht liegt nahe , das die KBHook.dll per Onlineverbindung Software nachläd um die Sache perfekt zu machen. Ich werde es nicht auspropieren !
Kunde von Saturn Hamburg

Is an aditional .dll für Genius wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Limbodance

It is also used by goldeneye (keylogger program)

suddenly after a while my virusprogram (trend micro) find the "TROJ Generic" Virus in it.. It should be dangerous
subspect

It was installed with my Genius ErgoMedia 700 keyboard (USB). It is used to map the various additional function keys on the keyboard.
Marvin (further information)

Ich hab auch eine Genius-Maus .... Ich hab die Datei einfach umbenannt - kein Unterschied feststellbar
Ixie

suspicious about it because it's not labeled, has no name to it
agee

genius Maustreiber

This is an essential part of my labtec keyboard software, and is not dangerous
syl

I don't have a wireless keyboard (I do think it came with my new keyboard though, a Genious)
Mark

There are many programs that use it, but for me, it is the keylogger part of "GoldenEye", a program i installed on my own pc to check if my sister had been on it or not... it works.
(further information)

It is absolutely needed for the Genius Wireless Optical Mouse, without it just doesn't work properly. It would be nice if someone at Genius could verify its authenticity, or even get it digitally signed.
Sean

Correction kbhook.dll is a malware form. kbdhook.dll is associated to likes of logitech for wireless or express button functions
Ed

Assuming you have installed a wirleess keyboard or mouse, Dont worry.

Right. It is used e.g. by Genius Wireless Keyboard Drivers for the Hotbuttons. MS AntiSpyware false detection, XoftSpy false detection. BUT NETSPY ALSO USES A KBHOOK.DLL! anyway it differs from the one distributed with keyboard driver package
Nils Evert [Germany]

It is used by Genius Wireless Optical Office devices.
Gsantiago (further information)

Will not cause any harm. As said abvoe, it is used for the 'Genius Wireless Keyboard'.

it also loaded when I installed my new Genius mouse NetScroll+ Superior with cord. When I run anti Spyware they tell me it is dangerous. When I remove it my Mouse cannot do its special features. I don't know what to do.
Ria

It seems that it loaded when i install de drivers for my wireless multimedia keyboard and mouse from genius
Darkien

kbhook.dll is a file installed if using a wireless keyboard!
Darren

Loaded with new labtec keyboard. I suspect the key capture is to enable the programmable soft keys supported by the keyboard
goldgraham (further information)

Summary: 11 users think KBHook.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 2 users think KBHook.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 4 users doesn't grade KBHook.dll ("not sure about it").

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