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How to remove MMKeybd error


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MMKeybd.exe file information

The process Netropa(tm) Hot Key or Smart Office Keyboard or MOffice MFC Application or Netropa(R) Hot Key or One-touch Multimedia Keyboard belongs to the software Netropa Hot Key or MOffice Application or Smart Office Keyboard or Muiltmedia keyboard utility or DellTouch Programmable Keys or Rome - Total War(TM) Demo or Multimedia keyboard utility or Trust 302KS Silverline or Actualtests.com 70- or SmartSound Quicktracks Plugin or ATI MCE Transcode or One-touch Multimedia Keyboard by Netropa Corp (www.netropa.com/download/mmkbd/download.html).

Description: MMKeybd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - mostly C:\Program Files\Netropa\Multimedia Keyboard\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 180,224 bytes (23% of all occurrence), 159,744 bytes, 176,128 bytes, 425,984 bytes, 207,360 bytes, 192,512 bytes, 163,840 bytes, 147,456 bytes, 135,168 bytes, 151,552 bytes, 143,360 bytes, 167,936 bytes, 126,976 bytes, 589,824 bytes, 139,264 bytes, 202,752 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The program has no visible window. It is able to record keyboard inputs. MMKeybd.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 83% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If MMKeybd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 32% dangerous. File size is 163,840 bytes (83% of all occurrence), 425,984 bytes, 155,648 bytes, 159,744 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. MMKeybd.exe is able to monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "Activboard" can run at start up. Packard Bell ActiveBoard keyboard - multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys and want to see the status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock keys
  • "DellTouch" can run at start up. Dell multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
  • "FLMK08KB" can run at start up. Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as MMKeybd.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the MMKeybd.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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I had to delete this file for installation of a MS Entertainment 7000 keyboard; mmkeybd.exe gives a malfunction of the F-keys resulting in a reset of the computer
  volcano  
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I've been stuck with program when installing "ViewSonic's" Keyboard. I have experienced resource hogging, the computer going on and off line by itself as well. I have lost use of some of the hot keys when I've ended its processing. I'm running AVG and AdAware and neither have perceived it as a threat. I still live uncomfortably with it though.
  Skunr  
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I sent an email to Netropa about this and here is what they sent back: Hi David,,I'm afraid we've stopped maintaining the software since 2001.We would recommend uninstalling Dell One-touch Multimedia Keyboard software through Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs.Sorry for the inconvenience. Sincerely, Michael
  David Henderson  
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it runs in the back ground causing my computer to run slower when I am accessing the web and other usages on my computer. I have turned it off and the coputer starts to run properly. I have had problems with my computer having a serious error which shuts the computer down when I am talking on MSN video calls. The blue screen says it is an unknown device driver that shuts the computer down.
  susan hall  
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allows shortcut keys to be used on your keyboard
   
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Alows mulitmedia functions to work on some keyboards. It does connect to the internet a lot, who knows why.
  TC  
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I have disabled it. It had become a resource hog. So far so good.
  Donald G.  
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On some PCs (like HP Pavillion), pings an HP server, to determine whether to light the "on line" LED or not - your choice to evaluate the interest of this ! Moreover, overrides apps fct keys behaviours, and that may be a pain
  Alex  
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this is supplied with many keyboards,without this file some of my hotkeys wont work, this program has tried to attempt internet access on my pc for reasons unknown, this file is also linked with osd.exe (on screen display), in my opinion harmless if blocked by a firewall, if unblocked i cannot say if it is a risk.
  OKI  
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netropa hot key
   
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Its also for my keyboard to run the extra buttons such as the button to launch word, or the calculator etc.
  Dean  
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Summary: 13 users think MMKeybd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users doesn't grade MMKeybd.exe ("not sure about it").

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