Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6, 1, 1, 2049 20.00%
6, 1, 1, 2043 20.00%
6, 1, 1, 2035 40.00%
6, 1, 1, 2032 20.00%

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Parent process
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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegEnumKeyExW, RegCreateKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExW, RevertToSelf, RegOpenCurrentUser, RegDeleteValueW, ImpersonateLoggedOnUser, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCreateKeyExW
dxva2.dll
GetNumberOfPhysicalMonitorsFromHMONITOR
gdi32.dll
BitBlt, SetTextColor, DeleteDC, CreateDIBSection, SetBkColor, DeleteObject, SelectObject, CreateCompatibleDC, CombineRgn, ExtCreateRegion, GetObjectW, TextOutW, GetDeviceCaps, CreateDCW, PtVisible, RectVisible, Escape, SetViewportOrgEx, OffsetViewportOrgEx, SetMapMode, GetStockObject, ScaleWindowExtEx, SetWindowExtEx, ScaleViewportExtEx, SetViewportExtEx, CreateICW, GetRegionData, GetDIBits, RestoreDC, SaveDC, ExtTextOutW, GetClipBox, CreateBitmap
kernel32.dll
WaitForSingleObject, SetEvent, CreateFileW, CreateEventW, DeviceIoControl, CreateProcessW, InterlockedDecrement, GlobalLock, GlobalAlloc, GetSystemDirectoryW, GetModuleFileNameW, GlobalUnlock, GlobalFree, LocalAlloc, WinExec, LocalFree, GlobalReAlloc, FreeLibrary, LoadLibraryW, GetProcAddress, lstrcpyW, HeapFree, WideCharToMultiByte, ReadFile, SetEndOfFile, CreateFileA, CreateThread, Sleep, GetLocaleInfoA, GetStringTypeW, GetStringTypeA, WriteConsoleW, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleA, SetStdHandle, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetModuleHandleA, HeapSize, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetEnvironmentStringsW, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, LCMapStringW, LCMapStringA, GetCurrentThreadId, SetLastError, TlsFree, TlsSetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, IsValidCodePage, GetOEMCP, GetACP, InterlockedIncrement, GetCurrentProcessId, CloseHandle, ReleaseMutex, DeleteCriticalSection, OpenFileMappingW, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, GetProductInfo, ProcessIdToSessionId, GetLocalTime, EnterCriticalSection, GetLastError, GetTempPathW, SetThreadPriority, LeaveCriticalSection, GetVersionExW, InitializeCriticalSection, GetUserDefaultLangID, GetPrivateProfileStringW, GetTickCount, OutputDebugStringW, UnmapViewOfFile, MapViewOfFile, SetPriorityClass, lstrlenA, CreateMutexW, GetCommandLineW, GetProcessHeap, GetCPInfo, FlushFileBuffers, GetConsoleMode, GetConsoleCP, GetStartupInfoA, GetFileType, SetHandleCount, SetFilePointer, GetModuleFileNameA, GetStdHandle, MultiByteToWideChar, LoadLibraryA, HeapAlloc, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, WriteFile, ExitProcess, GetModuleHandleW, HeapReAlloc, VirtualAlloc, VirtualFree, HeapCreate, RaiseException, RtlUnwind, GetStartupInfoW, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GlobalHandle, LocalReAlloc, SizeofResource, LockResource, LoadResource, FindResourceW, lstrlenW, FormatMessageW, lstrcmpA, GetVersionExA, lstrcmpW, GlobalDeleteAtom, GlobalFindAtomW, GlobalAddAtomW, GlobalFlags
ole32.dll
CoInitializeSecurity, CoSetProxyBlanket, CoInitializeEx, CLSIDFromProgID, CoUninitialize, CoCreateInstance
oleacc.dll
LresultFromObject, CreateStdAccessibleObject
setupapi.dll
SetupDiGetDeviceRegistryPropertyW, SetupDiGetDeviceRegistryPropertyA, SetupDiGetClassDevsW, SetupDiEnumDeviceInfo, SetupDiDestroyDeviceInfoList, SetupDiGetClassDescriptionA
shell32.dll
ShellExecuteW, SHGetFolderPathW
user32.dll
UpdateWindow, GetDisplayConfigBufferSizes, MessageBoxW, UnregisterPowerSettingNotification, RegisterPowerSettingNotification, SetLayeredWindowAttributes, GetDesktopWindow, ReleaseDC, LoadIconW, RegisterClassExW, QueryDisplayConfig, TranslateMessage, GetDC, wsprintfW, GetClientRect, EnumDisplaySettingsExW, DefWindowProcW, DispatchMessageW, CreateWindowExW, SetDisplayConfig, EndPaint, SendNotifyMessageW, keybd_event, SetWindowRgn, MonitorFromPoint, LoadImageW, FindWindowW, BeginPaint, SetRect, InvalidateRect, SetWindowPos, ShowWindow, RegisterDeviceNotificationW, UnregisterDeviceNotification, EnumDisplayDevicesW, SetTimer, GetMessageW, PostQuitMessage, RegisterWindowMessageW, ChangeDisplaySettingsExW, PostMessageW, KillTimer, LoadCursorW, MapWindowPoints, GetMessagePos, GetMessageTime, DestroyWindow, GetTopWindow, GetDlgItem, GetForegroundWindow, IsWindow, RemovePropW, GetPropW, SetPropW, GetClassNameW, GetClassLongW, GetCapture, WinHelpW, SetWindowTextW, ClientToScreen, DestroyMenu, TabbedTextOutW, DrawTextW, DrawTextExW, GrayStringW, SetForegroundWindow, GetClassInfoExW, GetClassInfoW, RegisterClassW, AdjustWindowRectEx, UnhookWindowsHookEx, EnableWindow, IsWindowEnabled, GetLastActivePopup, GetWindowLongW, GetParent, SendMessageW, GetWindowThreadProcessId, GetSubMenu, GetMenuItemCount, GetDlgCtrlID, CallWindowProcW, CopyRect, GetMenuItemID, SetMenu, GetMenuState, ValidateRect, PtInRect, GetMenu, SetWindowLongW, GetSystemMetrics, PeekMessageW, GetKeyState, SystemParametersInfoA, IsIconic, CallNextHookEx, SetWindowsHookExW, GetSysColorBrush, GetSysColor, GetWindowTextW, CheckMenuItem, EnableMenuItem, ModifyMenuW, GetFocus, LoadBitmapW, GetMenuCheckMarkDimensions, SetMenuItemBitmaps, GetWindow, GetWindowRect, GetWindowPlacement, InvalidateRgn
winmm.dll
mixerClose, mixerGetNumDevs, mixerGetLineInfoW, mixerGetControlDetailsW, mixerOpen, mixerGetLineControlsW, mixerSetControlDetails
winspool.drv
OpenPrinterW, ClosePrinter, DocumentPropertiesW
wtsapi32.dll
WTSRegisterSessionNotification, WTSUnRegisterSessionNotification, WTSQueryUserToken

hotkeyservice.exe

HotkeyService.exe by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)

Remove hotkeyservice.exe
Version:   6, 1, 1, 2049
MD5:   ce5d8b9fd7e811279e3d768d123502d4
SHA1:   ed6dc26754b3071070cc79e6aedce28cd0bc0e59
SHA256:   8ae851fab33b33207f18e07bf84ed19b5d94961ced83170907a7da1246eb1912

What is hotkeyservice.exe?

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

Overview

hotkeyservice.exe executes as a process under the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the system and the administrator accounts have the same file privileges) typically within the context of its parent asusservice.exe (by ASUSTeK Computer). It is installed with a couple of know programs including CapsHook published by ASUS, Super Hybrid Engine from ASUS and Super Hybrid Engine by ASUS. The file is digitally signed by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:hotkeyservice.exe
Publisher:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Product name:HotkeyService.exe
Description:Asus Eee PC Hotkey Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\eeepc\hotkeyservice\hotkeyservice.exe
Original name:Hotkey Service
File version:6, 1, 1, 2049
Size:1.2 MB (1,263,024 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Sunday, March 8, 2009
Expiration date:Sunday, April 8, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
ASUS
11% remove
The Asus CapsHook utility is used for showing the Caps Lock status when you press that key. This is useful for PCs that do not include indicator LEDs on the keyboard, which leaves you unsure if Caps Lock is engaged or not.0079519#ixzz2OVSLgTzn
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...
ASUS
26% remove
USBCharge+is a desktop application that runs in the Windows notification area that provides function to enabled the USB charger to run when the laptop battery is on and the PC is unplugged. It also has options to enable a quick charge through the USB port when the system is hybernating. In addition, the user can set the threshold to determine what battery level to turn charging off at.
ASUS
3% remove
Hotkey utility is required to use those FN+F7 to change wireless settings and volume. See the blue things on your F keys? Those are what the FN keys control. This utility is pre-installed with most ASUS model laptops.
ASUS
20% remove
USBCharge is a desktop application that runs in the Windows notification area that provides function to enabled the USB charger to run when the laptop battery is on and the PC is unplugged. It also has options to enable a quick charge through the USB port when the system is hybernating. In addition, the user can set the threshold to determine what battery level to turn charging off at.

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00821055%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00537234%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00283822%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:265 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:12,849/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:2.74 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):7.44 MB
Private (minimum):7.31 MB
Non-paged memory:2.74 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:63.46 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):66.46 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:7.36 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):7.44 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:7,403/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O write transfer:0 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:5 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:5
12
Handles:227
600
GUI GDI count:16
103
GUI GDI peak:17
142
GUI USER count:4
49
GUI USER peak:5
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\asus\hotkeyservice\hotkeyservice.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Parent process:asusservice.exe (by ASUSTeK Computer)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Starter 60.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 40.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Germany installs about 60.00% of HotkeyService.exe.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 100.00%
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