The hotkey.exe process is the launcher of the OneTouch Hotkey MFC program in a Toshiba laptop function keys. Hotkey.exe is an essential tool in performing the following functions:
• Muting and enabling sound
• Blank screen option and adjustment to display brightness
• Provides function key alerts and creates activity log records
• Allows the user control over the Power Usage mode settings
• Standby key activation and system hibernation control
• Supports the main functions of touch pads and adaptors
• On and off functions of the numeric pads and cursor control overlay
• Enables the user have control on monitor display settings as well as image view zoom in/out options.
Although hotkey.exe monitors various program applications, the file cannot be seen in the Windows folder. However, this does not mean that hotkey.exe should be removed from the computer system. Otherwise, it may cause malfunction or errors in running many applications.
How can I stop hotkey.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hotkey.exe. is used by OneTouchHotKey MFC, If you shut down hotkey.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hotkey.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is OneTouchHotKey MFC, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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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 OneTouchHotKey MFC, 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 hotkey.exe 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 hotkey.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hotkey.exe. 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 hotkey.exe, belongs to, in this case OneTouchHotKey MFC