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Name of Process or Task:
00thotkey.exe
Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware,
as often spyware will use a very similar spelling of system processes or other
common tasks.
File type:
Exe program - Files with an extension of "exe" are executable programs.
Purpose of this file:
00thotkey.exe is a file which most like was preinstalled on your computer
when you first bought your computer. The actual hard drive location is also
listed below, always verify where its located on your hard drive, as this makes
sure it is not spyware or adware simply placed elsewhere on your computer, and
using the same name in an attempt to fool you. This file is from a company
called Toshiba, which sells computers and hardware related products. This
program interacts with your keyboard hardware to provide hotkey functionality.
This is a hardware related file and this program is not considered malware or
spyware and is considered a safe file.
What is the 00thotkey.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
You should do a Windows search to find this file, it can be installed in
multiple different locations.
Note on file locations:
Remember that although many files are always in default file locations, some
files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many
spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you suspect you have spyware or adware,
check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere. It always helps to
check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You
can always view the tasklist on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view
your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you all
tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer
tasklist, as dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see
similiar program names running if spyware or adware is on your computer, for
example, 00thotkey.exe may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it,
or spyware and adware may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure
always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned.
00thotkey.exe can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no
standard on software program names what companies choose. Verify the spelling of
00thotkey.exe and make sure the entire name matches, and verify the file
location which we always list for you on this site.
Is 00thotkey.exe spyware?
No.
Is this considered adware or popup related?
No.
Is this considered a virus or trojan?
No.
Would you recommend that I remove 00thotkey.exe?
No, I would not remove this file.
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