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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1, 0, 50, 1 98.86%
1, 0, 50, 1 1.14%
(Note, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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kernel32.dll
TlsSetValue, LCMapStringW, LCMapStringA, GetStringTypeW, GetStringTypeA, WideCharToMultiByte, HeapFree, GetVersionExA, HeapAlloc, GetProcessHeap, GetStartupInfoW, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, GetProcAddress, GetModuleHandleA, ExitProcess, WriteFile, GetStdHandle, GetModuleFileNameA, GetModuleFileNameW, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, MultiByteToWideChar, GetEnvironmentStrings, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetLastError, GetEnvironmentStringsW, GetCommandLineA, GetCommandLineW, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, DeleteCriticalSection, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsFree, InterlockedIncrement, SetLastError, GetCurrentThreadId, InterlockedDecrement, HeapDestroy, HeapCreate, VirtualFree, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, LoadLibraryA, InitializeCriticalSection, Sleep, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, VirtualAlloc, HeapReAlloc, RtlUnwind, HeapSize, GetLocaleInfoA
user32.dll
DefWindowProcW, PostQuitMessage, PostMessageW, FindWindowW, UpdateWindow, ShowWindow, CreateWindowExW, RegisterClassExW, LoadCursorW, LoadIconW, DispatchMessageW, TranslateMessage, TranslateAcceleratorW, GetMessageW, LoadStringW

HControlUser.exe

ATK Hotkey by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)

Remove HControlUser.exe
Version:   1, 0, 50, 1
MD5:   5aebf6fa9805c9101220aa4fb4fa17e7
SHA1:   4fe70affb1b2a1ddd7345e9dce3d943334b543c3
SHA256:   a9b2fc41380211a6c44e839a95676a5ba868ceebb56d83a780230434c2a20836

What is HControlUser.exe?

The ASUS ATK Hotkey utilities are system programs that controls the use of special functions key, or hotkeys on most Asus laptops.

Overview

hcontroluser.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges typically within the context of its parent nissrv.exe (Microsoft Malware Protection by Microsoft Corporation). It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including ATK Package published by ASUS, ATK Package from ASUS and ATK Package by ASUS.

DetailsDetails

File name:hcontroluser.exe
Publisher:ASUS
Product name:ATK Hotkey
Description:HControlUser
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\asus\atk package\atk hotkey\hcontroluser.exe
File version:1, 0, 50, 1
Product version:1, 0, 50, 0
Size:102.55 KB (105,016 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, July 21, 2008
Expiration date:Friday, July 31, 2009
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
ATK Package
 ASUS
4% remove
This package installs the software ATK Hotkey Driver and other ASUS drivers and software with various laptop models. It is pre-installed with new laptops and required to run various optional functionality. It is a set of utilities that will enable the functions of the button Fn on your keyboard. ATK packages are bundles of ASUS utility/driver software. This utility enables the PC to communicate with all the attached hardware devices....
ATK Hotkey
 ASUS
12% remove
The ATK Hotkey program is required to make use of all the function key shortcuts.
Super Hybrid Engine
 ASUS
11% remove
“The Super Hybrid Engine is a breakthrough in power efficiency that results in longer battery life, maximized up to 53%. Super Hybrid Engine is an innovative technology created through the redesigning of hardware, software and BIOS by ASUS research development engineers. It gives users the control needed to obtain optimum performance. In terms of power efficiency, the Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life between 35-53% as compared to...”
GraphicsSwitch
 ASUS
4% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'HControlUser' → C:\Program Files\ASUS\ATK Package\ATK Hotkey\HControlUser.exe

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00013798%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00009730%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00004068%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:54,471 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:5,447/sec
17,470,203/sec
Context switches:1/sec
284/sec
Memory
Private memory:1.47 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):3.83 MB
Private (minimum):2.82 MB
Non-paged memory:1.47 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:49.87 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):52.01 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:2.88 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):4.17 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:1,875/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:166 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O other transfer:10 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:1
12
Handles:45
600
GUI GDI count:15
103
GUI GDI peak:17
142
GUI USER count:5
49
GUI USER peak:5
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Medium
Platform:64-bit
Command lines:
  • "C:\Program Files\asus\atk package\atk hotkey\hcontroluser.exe"
  • "C:\Program Files\asus\atk hotkey\hcontroluser.exe"
Owner:User
Parent processes:

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 79.55%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.36%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.41%
Windows 8 Pro 3.41%
Windows 7 Professional 2.27%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 36.36% of ATK Hotkey.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 96.55%
Acer 3.45%
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