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keyboardsurrogate.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is keyboardsurrogate.exe

Microsoft Tablet PC Component, which executes through the file keyboardsurrogate.exe, is a vital process that you need if you are using a pen-and-tablet type of PC, with Windows OS installed on it. This is a key component that will allow you to use your tablet and execute applications through your pen. File directory is C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Ink\keyboardsurrogate.exe. General file size is 29,696 bytes. The file is not considered as a threat. There were instances however, when users encountered problems with the file, particularly with the system automatically closing down the application because an error occurred. The application stopped functioning, as the system detected, which compelled it to close down the app to prevent further system issues. The problem was found to have been caused by erroneous non-system modules that were relevant to the application. In some cases, the application failed to launch for the simple reason that the file was set to disabled mode.

How can I stop keyboardsurrogate.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if keyboardsurrogate.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 keyboardsurrogate.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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