flashksk.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The file flashksk.exe is an important component of the device driver of card readers from SmartMedia. The flashksk.exe process interacts with the card reader when it is in use. While running in the background, it calls forth the necessary .exe and .dll files to make communications possible between the computer and the device.

When you first use Smart Media card readers, you may be prompted to install the driver that comes with the package. This process is commonly required to make sure that all necessary files related to the device are properly installed in your computer system before actually using the device. The installation of the device will allow entry of the file flashksk.exe and other associated files into your Program Files folder. In particular, the file flashksk.exe will reside in the folder C:/Program Files/Data Caching/. The flashksk.exe file is commonly found with a file size of 260Kb (for file version 1.16.04). Other versions of the file flashksk.exe are v1.16.01 and v1.14.06 and their file sizes are 256Kb and 252Kb respectively.

Although not necessary, the process flashksk.exe will run in your start up when your computer starts. You may opt to run the flashksk.exe process yourself by removing this process from your startup. However, if you are a frequent user of SmartMedia devices, you may want to leave the flashksk.exe process running as is. In addition, you should not remove the flashksk.exe file to avoid encountering problems with your SmartMedia memory card reader.

The flashksk.exe process monitors computer activities related to SmartMedia and other memory cards and memory card reading devices while running in the background. Whenever a SmartMedia or a compatible device is plugged into your computer, the flashksk.exe process will recognize the device and will allow proper function for the device. Subsequently, this action will prompt the flashksk.exe process to add the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon to your taskbar.

SmartDisk Corporation develops SmartMedia memory cards and card readers. This company is a provider of multimedia, network, and portable storage devices.

Author: SmartDisk Corporation.

Author URL: http:// www.smartdisk.com/

Part Of: SmartMedia

Memory Usage: Low. This process uses about 350Kb of RAM resources while running in the background.

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