What is CapsHook?

CapsHook is software application developed by ASUS. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 10 with nearly 50.41% of installations running this operating system. CapsHook's installer is typically 8.00 MB in size and installs around 108 files. The most common release is 1.0.0.7 with 61.79% of all installations currently using this version.

CapsHook is most popular in Italy with 24.72% of installations residing in this country.

CapsHook adds 5 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, CapsHook is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About CapsHook?

The Asus CapsLock utility is a convenient tool designed to display the Caps Lock status upon key press. It serves as a helpful solution for users with keyboards that lack indicator LEDs, providing clarity on whether the Caps Lock function is enabled or disabled. This utility is particularly beneficial for enhancing user experience on keyboards without built-in Caps Lock indicators.

Software Behaviors

Services:

AsusService.exe runs as a service named 'Asus Launcher Service' (AsusService).

Firewall:

iSeriesCharge.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ASUS\USBChargeSetting\iSeriesCharge.exe'.

Scheduled tasks:

AsusVibeLauncher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D65C5BA4-5EEE-4183-85D1-98FB5ADF3AF1}' (runs on registration).
LiveUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C73A89ED-0824-4E66-93DE-CB46B9CEB056}' (runs on registration).
uninst.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CF985233-9DF0-4848-834D-F711114219A9}' (runs on registration).
Update.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4BA5EFD6-7FCF-4EAC-8F47-71A6123A354F}' (runs on registration).
USBChargeSetting.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6CEA68BC-09A4-43B3-897D-BD72820A53E6}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:

AsusVibeLauncher.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 20.

Registry entries:

HotkeyService.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Asus Hotkey Service' and executes as C:\Program Files\ASUS\HotkeyService\HotkeyService.exe.
AsusSender.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AsusSender' and executes as C:\Program Files\ASUS\HotkeyService\AsusSender.exe.
SuperHybridEngine.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Eee Super Hybrid Engine' and executes as C:\Program Files\ASUS\SHE\SuperHybridEngine.exe.

Software Details

URL:

https://www.asus.com

Support:

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Installation path:

C:\Program Files\EeePC\

Uninstaller:

"C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{4B5092B6-F231-4D18-83BC-2618B729CA45}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly

Size:

8.00 MB

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