EeeInstantKey
Overview
EeeInstantKey is a software program developed by ASUS. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named EeeInstantKey.exe. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 7.91 MB (8,293,025 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 44% of users of EeeInstantKey come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Austria.
Program details
URL: asus.msn.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\EeePC\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{15724454-9C56-4239-8BBD-6992833CFC29}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 7.91 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by EeeInstantKey
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AsAcpiSvr.exe (by ASUSTeK Computer) - Asus Eee PC ACPI Service
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AsEPCMon.exe (by ASUSTeK Computer) - AsEPCMon
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AsTray.exe - AsTray (Eee PC Tray Utility)
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EeeInstantKey.exe (by ASUSTek Computer) - Eee Instant Key
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ETDApi.dll (by ELAN Microelectronic) - ELAN Smart-Pad (ETD Set Device Config)
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GMA500.dll - GMA500 Dynamic Link Library
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HotKeyMon.exe - HotkeyMon
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HotkeyService.exe - Asus Eee PC Hotkey Service
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SuperHybridEngine.exe - Eee Super Hybrid Engine
Behaviors exhibited
3 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- AsTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AsusTray' which loads as C:\Program Files\EeePC\ACPI\AsTray.exe.
- AsAcpiSvr.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AsusACPIServer' which loads as C:\Program Files\EeePC\ACPI\AsAcpiSvr.exe.
- AsEPCMon.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AsusEPCMonitor' which loads as C:\Program Files\EeePC\ACPI\AsEPCMon.exe.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- AsEPCMon.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\EeePC\ACPI\AsEPCMon.exe'.
- AsAcpiSvr.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\EeePC\ACPI\AsAcpiSvr.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| HotKeyMon.exe |
| Memory: | 658 KB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003538263% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00024117% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00011265% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 60,826 | |
How do I remove EeeInstantKey?
You can uninstall EeeInstantKey from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program EeeInstantKey, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove EeeInstantKey.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 10 18%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.64% |
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| Windows XP |
18.18% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.18% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
27.27% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
27.27% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.18% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.09% |
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Geography
43.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.75% |
| Germany |
31.25% |
| Austria |
6.25% |
| Switzerland |
6.25% |
| Dominican Republic |
6.25% |
| Taiwan |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
72.73% |
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| ASUS |
18.18% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK 1000H |
45.45% |
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| ASUSTeK 1000HE |
36.36% |
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| ASUSTeK T101MT |
9.09% |
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| ASUSTeK 901 |
9.09% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com