hkcmd.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The file is hkcmd.xe is an active process that is related to multi-media devices from Intel. This active file hkcmd.xe makes configurations of these devices possible. More so, the process hkcmd.xe functions as a diagnostic tool. This process is integrated to Intel devices so as to make the following hotkeys functional.

* Ctrl+Alt+Left: - This key allows the rotation of screen to 90 degrees on the left.

* Ctrl+Alt+F12 - This key invokes the different graphics properties embedded in the device.

* Ctrl+Alt+F3: - This key enables the general function of the notebook

* Ctrl+Alt+Down -This keys allows the rotation of the screen to 0 degrees

* Ctrl+Alt+Up: - This key allows the rotation of the screen to 180 degrees.

* Ctrl+Alt+F1: - This key allows the functionality of the attached monitor

* Ctrl+Alt+Right: - This key allows the screen to rotate at 90 degrees to the right.

The file hkcmd.exe is part of the Intel's Hotkey Command Module which can be installed by using a driver. This module is necessary to make the onboard VGA cards functional based on the graphic chipset called Intel 81x. The active process hkcmd.exe provides quick access to particular programs using simple function keys. Examples of these programs are Microsoft offices and Emails.

The active process hkcmd.exe tends to maintain the current settings of the monitor in use. The easiest way to jump to the pages where property settings can be seen is by Ctrl+Alt+F12. However, another option to see the information is through the Control Panel. Open the Display section, hit the Settings tab. The user must then choose the advanced option. A tab called the Intel Extreme Graphics tab must be hit to be followed by clicking the option that says Graphics Properties. The graphics option can also be displayed by hitting the CTRL-ALT-F1 combination. If the user opts top disable the function of the active process hkcmd.exe by unticking the box stating Enable Hot Keys option under the Graphic Properties.

Author: Intel Corporation.

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

Part Of: Intel's Hotkey Command Module

Memory Usage: Low. The file hkcmd.exe uses around 250Kb of RAM when running on MS Windows XP.

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