The file fwkbd.sys is a process that belongs to software fwkbd, which relates to the application Pro Tool. Pro Tool from Siemens AG is the universal configuring software for all SIMATIC operator panels and for the HMI part of the SIMATIC C7, and executable under Windows 98 SE/ME and Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP. It is the standard configuring and programming software across the whole family of SIMATIC PLC systems and HMI operator panels. Pro Tool can be seamlessly integrated with Step 7 to become integral component of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA). The PLC (programmable logic controller) from Siemens is the leading engineering system in industrial automation, while the HMI (human machine interface) panels can be a simple keypad panel that provides mobile and stationary operator interface with automated machines. Step 7 is the programming and configuration software designed for professional use with SIMATI C controllers.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fwkbd.sys. is used by Pro Tool , If you shut down fwkbd.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fwkbd.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Pro Tool , from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed fwkbd.sys

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Pro Tool , or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if fwkbd.sys. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that fwkbd.sys, belongs to, in this case Pro Tool