The hookkey32.dll file is the process called ASUS HookKey for HotKey Service that is used by the application HotKey Service by ASUS. A DLL [dynamic link library] file is an application that has functions that can be used by other programs. It can hook itself into other running process to control or alter their behavior. A DLL file is easy to install and arrange. All programs using a particular DLL can share its code to occupy a single place in the physical memory while the data usually remains private that means every process has its own copy of the data. The hookkey32.dll file does not use a visible window. It records keyboard inputs. It is not a core file for Windows. HotKey Service is a tool that lets you switch on or off the bluetooth/wireless settings through the Fn+F2 key and show you the brightness, volume and power levels every time they are changed. A hotkey is a key or a combination of keys that serve as shortcut for executing commands.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hookkey32.dll. is used by Hotkey Service, If you shut down hookkey32.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hookkey32.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Hotkey Service, 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 hookkey32.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Hotkey Service, 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 hookkey32.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 hookkey32.dll, belongs to, in this case Hotkey Service