The process lfka.exe or LFKA.exe is a Lenovo Function Key Agent that is automatically launched during the start-up of the Windows operating system. It is usually related with .dll files that contain a source code to perform certain functions or is needed to communicate with a specific device like the printer or the keyboard. The dynamic link library (.dll) is a group of small programs that is not loaded into the random access memory (RAM) together with the operating system programs to save disk space. These files are accessed only when the executable program (EXE) needs the information they contain to properly launch an application or to execute a function. Though the process lfka.exe it is not a critical executable file in the operating system and is not a Windows core file, it is a critical component for managing the performance of .dll files associated with it.
How can I stop lfka.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lfka.exe. is used by LFKA, If you shut down lfka.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lfka.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is LFKA, 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 LFKA, 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 lfka.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 lfka.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lfka.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 lfka.exe, belongs to, in this case LFKA