Should I remove KeyBot?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #28,081
United States Rank #25,638
Reach 0.0055%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 0.08 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.00.01 |
44.95% |
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2.00.00 |
3.67% |
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1.00.11 |
51.38% |
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Typically installed together
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KeyBot
Overview
KeyBot is a software program developed by ASUS. The most common release is 1.00.11, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 7.3 MB (7,651,152 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 47% of users of KeyBot come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS\KeyBot
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{DF53C8ED-1B43-
Estimated size: 7.3 MB
Files installed by KeyBot
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AsMultiLang.dll (by ASUSTeK Computer) - AsMultiL Dynamic Link Library
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AsAcpi.dll - AsAcpi Dynamic Link Library (ASUS ACPI Interface)
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AsInsHelp.dll (by ASUSTeK Computer) - ASUSTeK AsInsHelp (AsInsHelp)
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AsTaskSched.dll - AsTaskSc (AsTaskSchedule)
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asacpiEx.dll
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RegSchdTask.exe
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AsUninsHlp.dll (by asusTEK) - asusTEK AsUninsHlp (AsUninsHlp)
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AsusService.dll
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CleanHelper.exe
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ImageHelper.dll
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KeyBot.exe
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killproc.exe
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pngio.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- KeyBot.exe is scheduled as a task named 'KeyBot Execute'.
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- KeyBot.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named KeyBot Execute.
How do I remove KeyBot?
You can uninstall KeyBot 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 KeyBot, 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 KeyBot.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 81%
Win 7 (SP1) 19%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
80.73% |
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Windows 7 |
19.27% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Pro |
26.61% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
22.02% |
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Windows 8.1 |
13.76% |
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Windows 10 Home |
11.01% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.26% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.42% |
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Geography
47.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
47.37% |
Canada |
5.26% |
United Kingdom |
5.26% |
France |
4.51% |
Germany |
4.51% |
Netherlands |
3.76% |
Australia |
3.01% |
Italy |
3.01% |
Norway |
2.26% |
Austria |
2.26% |
United Arab Emirates |
2.26% |
Belgium |
1.50% |
Sweden |
1.50% |
DK |
1.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS |
57.14% |
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Dell |
28.57% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com