什么是hkcmd？为什么这个进程在任务管理器^{(Task Manager)}中总是活跃的？hkcmd.exe 是安全威胁吗？由于消耗CPU^(CPU)资源，关闭它是否安全？hkcmd 模块：我应该删除它还是不删除它？所有这些问题的答案都可以在这里找到。许多用户报告说 hkcmd.exe 进程在每次登录时都会自动启动。但是，他们可能将它与 hkcmd 可执行文件混淆了。因此，请继续阅读以了解更多信息。

什么是hkcmd？
^{(What is hkcmd? )}

hkcmd可执行文件^{(hkcmd executable)}本质上是属于Intel的热键解释器。Hotkey Command缩写为HKCMD。它通常存在于Intel 810和 815 驱动程序芯片组中。许多用户认为 hkcmd.exe 文件属于Windows操作系统文件。但这不是真的！该文件通常在每次系统启动期间通过一个不可见的窗口运行。Windows不需要^(Windows)hkcmd.exe文件，如有必要，您可以删除它们。它们存储在C:\Windows\System32 folder中。文件大小可能从 77,824 字节到 173592 字节不等，这非常大并导致过多CPU使用率。 

• 所有支持视频的热键均由Windows 7或更早版本中的hkcmd.exe 文件控制。^(file)在这里，英特尔通用用户界面的驱动程序^{(drivers of Intel Common User Interface)}支持它与系统的显卡和图形处理单元^{(Graphics Processing Unit)}的作用。
• 对于Windows 8或更高版本，这些功能由Igfxhk.exe 文件执行。^{(Igfxhk.exe file.)}

hkcmd模块的作用^{(Role of hkcmd module)}

您可以通过 hkcmd.exe 文件使用英特尔^(Intel)显卡的各种自定义属性。^{(various customized properties)}例如，如果您在系统上启用了 hkcmd.exe 文件，同时按Ctrl+Alt+F12 keys ，您将导航到显卡的英特尔显卡和媒体控制面板^{(Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel )}。您无需滚动一系列点击即可到达此选项，如下所示。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何旋转计算机屏幕^{(How to Rotate Your Computer Screen)}

hkcmd.exe 是安全威胁吗？
^{(Is hkcmd.exe a Security Threat? )}

基本上，hkcmd.exe文件经过英特尔^(Intel)技术验证，是正版文件。但是，threat rating is still 30%。hkcmd.exe 文件的威胁级别取决于它在系统中的放置^{(where it is placed inside the system)}位置，如下表所述：

FILE	LOCATION	THREAT	FILE SIZE
hkcmd.exe	Subfolder of the user profile folder	63% dangerous	2,921,952 bytes, 2,999,776 bytes, 420,239 bytes or 4,819,456 bytes
Subfolder of C:\Windows	72% dangerous	192,512 bytes
Subfolder of C:\Program Files	56% dangerous	302,080 bytes
C:\Windows folder	66% dangerous	77,824 bytes

• Virus: Win32 / Sality.AT
• TrojanDownloader:Win32 / Unruy.C
• W32.Sality.AE等

如果您面临病毒感染等安全威胁，请通过验证 hkcmd.exe 文件是否可以在英特尔图形处理单元^{(Intel Graphical Processing Unit)}中执行热键组合来开始检查系统。如果您开始遇到系统运行问题，请执行防病毒扫描或恶意软件扫描。

什么是 Windows PC 上的 hkcmd.exe 错误？
^{(What are hkcmd.exe Errors on Windows PC? )}

您可能会遇到与 hkcmd.exe 文件相关的各种错误，这些错误可能会影响您的Windows PC 的图形性能。最常见的问题是：

• For Intel 82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)/ Intel 82815 Graphics Controller: 您可能会遇到错误消息：Cannot find c:\\winnt\\system\\hkcmd.exe。这表明您的硬件驱动程序存在故障。它们也可能由于病毒攻击而出现。
• 对于旧固定式 PC：^{(For Old Stationary PC: )}在这种情况下，您可能会遇到HKCMD.EXE 文件链接到缺少的导出 HCCUTILS.DLL:IsDisplayValid^{(The HKCMD.EXE file is linked to the missing export HCCUTILS.DLL:IsDisplayValid )}错误消息。但是，此错误在较新版本的台式机和笔记本电脑中非常罕见。

hkcmd 模块的常见问题
^{(Common Issues with hkcmd module )}

• 系统可能会更频繁地崩溃，从而导致数据丢失。
• 它可能会干扰Microsoft服务器，有时可能会阻止您访问 Web 浏览器。
• 消耗大量CPU资源；因此，导致系统滞后和冻结问题。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何修复 Avast Web Shield 无法打开^{(How to Fix Avast Web Shield Won’t Turn on)}

hkcmd 模块：^{(hkcmd Module: )}我应该删除它吗？^{(Should I Remove it?)}

无需删除系统中的 hkcmd 文件。它们是Intel的集成组件，删除它们可能会导致系统不稳定问题。因此，仅当您的防病毒软件将 hkcmd 模块识别为恶意文件时，才从您的设备中删除它。如果您选择删除 hkcmd.exe 文件，则需要从系统中卸载Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator。

注意 1：^{(Note 1: )}不建议您手动删除hkcmd.exe文件，因为它可能会导致^{(hkcmd.exe )}Intel 通用用户界面^{(Intel Common User Interface. )}崩溃。

注意 2：^{(Note 2:)}如果 hkcmd.exe 文件在您的系统中被删除或不存在，您也无法访问其快捷方式^{(cannot access its shortcuts)}。

在启动时禁用^(Disable) hkcmd 模块 ^{(hkcmd Module on Startup )}

按照给定的步骤通过Intel Extreme Graphics界面停止 hkcmd.exe 启动：

1. 同时按Ctrl + Alt + F12 键^(keys)进入英特尔图形和媒体控制面板^{(Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel)}。

2. 现在，单击选项和支持，^{(Options and Support, )}如图所示。

3.从左侧窗格中选择热键管理器。^{(Hot Key Manager )}在管理热键^{(Manage Hot Keys)}部分下，选中禁用^(Disable)选项以禁用热键。

4. 最后，单击应用^(Apply)按钮保存这些更改。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read: )}如何在 Windows 10 中启用或禁用自适应亮度^{(How to Enable or Disable Adaptive Brightness in Windows 10)}

如何删除 hkcmd.exe
^{(How to Remove hkcmd.exe )}

如果您想了解如何从系统中永久删除 hkcmd.exe 文件，请继续阅读。当您从系统中完全卸载应用程序并重新安装时，可以解决与软件程序相关的任何常见故障。 

注意：^(Note:) 确保^(Make)以管理员身份登录系统以进行所需的更改。

方法 1：从程序和功能中卸载^{(Method 1: Uninstall from Programs and Features)}

以下是如何使用控制面板^{(Control Panel)}实现相同的功能：

1.从Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中启动控制面板，如图所示。^{(Control Panel)}

2. 如图所示，设置View by > Small icons并单击程序和功能^{(Programs and Features)}。

3. 在出现的卸载^(Uninstall)或更改程序窗口中，右键单击hkcmd.exe并选择卸载^(Uninstall)。

4.重启你的电脑^{(Restart your PC)}。

另请阅读：^{(Also read:)} 强制卸载不会在 Windows 10 中卸载的程序^{(Force Uninstall Programs which won’t Uninstall In Windows 10)}

方法 2：从应用程序和功能卸载^{(Method 2: Uninstall from Apps & Features)}

1. 转到开始^{(Start )}菜单并键入应用程序^(Apps)。

2.现在，点击^(click)第一个选项，应用程序和功能^{(Apps & features)}顶部打开它。

3.在搜索此列表字段中输入^{(Search this list)}hkcmd并选择它。

4. 最后，点击卸载^(Uninstall)。

5. 对英特尔 (R) 图形媒体加速器^{(Intel (R) Graphics Media Accelerator.)}重复相同的过程。.

6. 如果程序已经从系统中删除，您可以再次搜索确认。您将收到一条消息：我们在此处找不到任何可显示的内容。仔细检查您的搜索条件^{(We couldn’t find anything to show here. Double-check your search criteria)}，如下所示。

受到推崇的^{(Recommended)}

• 如何修复 hkcmd 高 CPU 使用率^{(How to Fix hkcmd High CPU Usage)}
• 修复 Windows 10 中的 DISM 错误 87^{(Fix DISM Error 87 in Windows 10)}
• 修复当前没有可用的电源选项^{(Fix There Are Currently No Power Options Available)}
• Fix The content can’t be displayed because the S/MIME control isn’t available

我们希望本指南能帮助您解答所有疑问，例如：什么是 hkcmd，hkcmd.exe 是否存在安全威胁，^{(what is hkcmd, is hkcmd.exe a security threat, )}以及​​hkcmd 模块：我应该删除它吗？^{(hkcmd module: should I remove it. )}如果您有任何疑问或建议，请随时将它们放在评论部分。

What is hkcmd?

What is hkcmd? Why is this process always active in Task Manager? Is hkcmd.exe a ѕecurity threat? Is it safe to close it since its consuming CPU resources? hkcmd module: should I remove it or not? Answers to all these questions will be found here. Many users reportеd that the hkcmd.exe process autо-starts itself during every login. But, they may have confused it with hkcmd executable. So, continue reading to find out morе about it.

What is hkcmd?

The hkcmd executable is essentially a hotkey interpreter belonging to Intel. Hotkey Command is abbreviated as HKCMD. It is generally, found in Intel 810 and 815 driver chipsets. Many users believe that the hkcmd.exe file belongs to the Windows operating system files. But that is not true! This file usually, runs every time during system startup through an invisible window. The hkcmd.exe files are not necessary for Windows, and you may delete them, if necessary. They are stored in C:\Windows\System32 folder. The file size may vary from 77,824 bytes to 173592 bytes which is quite large and lead to excessive CPU usage. 

• All the video supporting hotkeys are controlled by the hkcmd.exe file in Windows 7 or earlier versions. Here, the drivers of Intel Common User Interface support its role with the graphics card and Graphics Processing Unit of your system.
• For Windows 8 or later versions, these functions are performed by the Igfxhk.exe file.

Role of hkcmd module

You can use various customized properties of Intel graphics cards by means of the hkcmd.exe file. For instance, if you have hkcmd.exe file enabled on your system, press Ctrl+Alt+F12 keys together, you will be navigated to the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel of your graphics card. You need not scroll through the series of clicks to reach this option, as shown below.

Also Read: How to Rotate Your Computer Screen

Is hkcmd.exe a Security Threat?

Basically, hkcmd.exe files are technically verified by Intel and are genuine files. However, the threat rating is still 30%. The threat level of the hkcmd.exe file depends on the location where it is placed inside the system, as explained in the table below:

FILE	LOCATION	THREAT	FILE SIZE
hkcmd.exe	Subfolder of the user profile folder	63% dangerous	2,921,952 bytes, 2,999,776 bytes, 420,239 bytes or 4,819,456 bytes
Subfolder of C:\Windows	72% dangerous	192,512 bytes
Subfolder of C:\Program Files	56% dangerous	302,080 bytes
C:\Windows folder	66% dangerous	77,824 bytes

• Virus: Win32 / Sality.AT
• TrojanDownloader:Win32 / Unruy.C
• W32.Sality.AE etc.

If you face a security threat like virus infection, start inspecting the system by verifying whether the hkcmd.exe file can execute hotkey combinations in Intel Graphical Processing Unit or not. Perform an antivirus scan or a malware scan, if you begin to face troubles with the functioning of the system.

What are hkcmd.exe Errors on Windows PC?

You may face various errors related to the hkcmd.exe file which may affect the graphical performance of your Windows PC. The most common issues being:

• For Intel 82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)/ Intel 82815 Graphics Controller: You may encounter an error message: Cannot find c:\\winnt\\system\\hkcmd.exe. This indicates a glitch in your hardware drivers. They may also arise due to a virus attack.
• For Old Stationary PC: In this case, you may face The HKCMD.EXE file is linked to the missing export HCCUTILS.DLL:IsDisplayValid error message. But, this error is quite rare in the newer versions of desktops and laptops.

Common Issues with hkcmd module

• The system may crash more frequently leading to data loss.
• It might interfere with the Microsoft server and may sometimes, prevent you from accessing the web browser.
• It consumes a lot of CPU resources; thus, causing system lag and freezing issues.

Also Read: How to Fix Avast Web Shield Won’t Turn on

hkcmd Module: Should I Remove it?

It is not necessary to remove hkcmd files in your system. They are integrated components of Intel, and removing them might result in system instability issues. So, remove the hkcmd module from your device only if your antivirus spots it as a malicious file. If you choose to remove the hkcmd.exe file, then you need to uninstall Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator from your system.

Note 1: You are not advised to delete the hkcmd.exe file manually since it may collapse Intel Common User Interface.

Note 2: If the hkcmd.exe file is deleted or absent in your system, you cannot access its shortcuts either.

Disable hkcmd Module on Startup 

Follow the given steps to stop hkcmd.exe startup through the Intel Extreme Graphics interface:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + F12 keys together to go to Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel.

2. Now, click on Options and Support, as shown.

3. Select Hot Key Manager from the left pane. Under the Manage Hot Keys section, check Disable option to disable hotkeys.

4. Finally, click on the Apply button to save these changes.

Also Read: How to Enable or Disable Adaptive Brightness in Windows 10

How to Remove hkcmd.exe

If you want to learn how to remove hkcmd.exe files from your system permanently, keep reading. Any common glitches associated with a software program can be resolved when you uninstall the application entirely from your system and reinstall it again. 

Note: Make sure to log into the system as an administrator to make the desired changes.

Method 1: Uninstall from Programs and Features

Here is how to implement the same using Control Panel:

1. Launch Control Panel from the Windows search bar, as shown.

2. Set View by > Small icons and click on Programs and Features, as depicted.

3. In the Uninstall or change a program window that appears, right-click on hkcmd.exe and select Uninstall.

4. Restart your PC.

Also read: Force Uninstall Programs which won’t Uninstall In Windows 10

Method 2: Uninstall from Apps & Features

1. Go to the Start menu and type Apps.

2. Now, click on the first option, Apps & features top open it.

3. Type hkcmd in the Search this list field and select it.

4. Finally, click on Uninstall.

5. Repeat the same process for Intel (R) Graphics Media Accelerator..

6. If the programs have been deleted from the system, you can confirm by searching it again. You will receive a message: We couldn’t find anything to show here. Double-check your search criteria, as shown below.

Recommended

• How to Fix hkcmd High CPU Usage
• Fix DISM Error 87 in Windows 10
• Fix There Are Currently No Power Options Available
• Fix The content can’t be displayed because the S/MIME control isn’t available

We hope that this guide helped you got answers to all your queries like: what is hkcmd, is hkcmd.exe a security threat, and hkcmd module: should I remove it. If you have any queries or suggestions, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.

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