If you have installed Intel 810 or Intel 815, then you probably have noticed the hkcmd.exe task running in the background or will find Hkcmd module in your startup menu. The executable file is a part of the Intel Common User Interface.
If you are worried about hkcmd.exe running in your background, then you shouldn’t be. Because it is a genuine executable file from Intel, it takes less memory, processing power and launches automatically at the startup. Also, it doesn’t affect your PC in a bad way.
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However, we can’t be sure every time, and many malware can disguise as hkcmd.exe to hide; if your PC is completely malware-free, then it is perfectly safe to keep the hkcmd.exe file running. However, if your PC isn’t malware-free and you are suspicious at the hkcmd.exe, then read the following to know more.