hkcmd.exe
hkcmd.exe
Process name: Intel Hotkey
Application using this process: Intel Hotkey
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for hkcmd.exe problems
What is hkcmd.exe doing on my computer?
The process hkcmd is linked to Intel chipset graphic drivers. Intel makes use of a hot-key command module which is generally installed via a motherboard driver. The benefit of having such a process in place is that it allows a user to configure keyboard hot-keys giving the individual the opportunity to access applications with certain function key combinations. It is suggested not to terminate hkcmd.exe manually, even if you have never set functions on the computer.
Non-system processes like hkcmd.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Intel Hotkey process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The hkcmd.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Intel Hotkey on your PC, the commands contained in hkcmd.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Intel Hotkey process (also called a task).
Is hkcmd.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The hkcmd.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove hkcmd.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
hkcmd.exe is used by 'Intel Hotkey'. This is an application created by 'Intel Corporation'.
If you no longer use Intel Hotkey, you can permanently remove this software and thus hkcmd.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Intel Hotkey in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is hkcmd.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is hkcmd.exe giving me errors?
Most hkcmd issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Intel Corporation website for the latest Intel Hotkey update.
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