The hffkbd.dll file is a process that is part of the application Hide Files and Folders by Softstack.com. This process can record inputs. It is not a core file for Windows. A dynamic link library [DLL] file is a program that has functions that can be used by other programs. It can inject itself into other running applications to alter or control their behavior. Hide Files & Folders with version 3.5 can protect and hide your folders and files, protect any program with a password and disable Internet access. It is a security tool that works on Windows kernel level to protect folders and files using a password. It does not change your media. It protects them using VXD driver on Windows kernel level to prevent loss of data. It also lets you protect system files including registry, swap and Windows system files.
How can I stop hffkbd.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hffkbd.dll. is used by Hide Files and Folders, If you shut down hffkbd.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hffkbd.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Hide Files and Folders, 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.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Hide Files and Folders, 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.
Is hffkbd.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
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.
What can I do if hffkbd.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hffkbd.dll. 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 hffkbd.dll, belongs to, in this case Hide Files and Folders