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    Stkhk.exe

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Garandhero, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. Garandhero

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    I have a process running called STKHK.EXE..


    what is it? do i need it? if not how do i get rid of it. doesnt come up on antivirus/windows defender or anything... just noticed it today

    if i end the process it goes away and nothing seems to stop working.
     
    Garandhero, Apr 3, 2008
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  2. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Google helps sometimes :)


    It appears to be malware....

    Source : http://www.prevx.com/filenames/168933488652484516-0/STKHK.EXE.html
     
    Prasad, Apr 3, 2008
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  3. Garandhero

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    Garandhero, Apr 3, 2008
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Go into MSCONFIG and disable (if it's a start-up .exe).

    Also run a spyware/adware scan as well. It said that that executable is linked to take control of the system or record keyboard input, mouse activity and screen contents.

    Then again, this could be the manufacturers software that allows you to control various features such as backlighting, media buttons, LEDs, etc.
     
    ScifiMike12, Apr 3, 2008
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  5. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    ^^^ what he said. Make sure you run an adware/spyware scan.
     
    Prasad, Apr 3, 2008
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  6. Garandhero

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    is running nod32 and windows defender enough? thats all i have
     
    Garandhero, Apr 3, 2008
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    No. Run a proper anti-spyware, anti-adware program like Ad-Aware or Spybot. They're free! Get em'.
     
    Prasad, Apr 3, 2008
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    Thug21, Apr 3, 2008
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  9. Garandhero

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    ad aware doesnt work on 64bit Vista
     
    Garandhero, Apr 3, 2008
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    lndnny Notebook Geek

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    It appears that I have that process running also. Following it, it appears to lead to the webcam folder. After ending the process, the hotkey for the videoview program doesn't work. Turning it back on, the hotkey works again. It seems to be the program that monitors that hotkey. Nothing wrong with that.

    Dan
     
    lndnny, Apr 3, 2008
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  11. Garandhero

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    Thanks... I thought so much since it only popped up after i Re-installed my video cam drivers.
     
    Garandhero, Apr 5, 2008
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