keybdhook.dll
keybdhook.dll
Process name: KeybdHook
Application using this process: Compal KeybdHook
File location: C:\Program Files\toshiba\e-key
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What is keybdhook.dll doing on my computer?
keybdhook.dll is a module belonging to Compal KeybdHook from COMPAL ELECTRONIC INC..
Non-system processes like keybdhook.dll 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 KeybdHook 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 keybdhook.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Compal KeybdHook on your PC, the commands contained in keybdhook.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a KeybdHook process (also called a task).
Is keybdhook.dll harmful?
keybdhook.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The keybdhook.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\toshiba\e-key. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove keybdhook.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
keybdhook.dll is used by 'Compal KeybdHook'. This is an application created by 'COMPAL ELECTRONIC INC.'.
If you no longer use Compal KeybdHook, you can permanently remove this software and thus keybdhook.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Compal KeybdHook in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is keybdhook.dll 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 keybdhook.dll giving me errors?
Most keybdhook 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 COMPAL ELECTRONIC INC. website for the latest Compal KeybdHook update.
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