• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  N/A (user-defined location upon installation)
• Uses Network:No<
• Uses Internet:No<

Description:

The tikl.exe process is the core file of the Tiny Keylogger 2.0 application. The basic function of the file is to record keystrokes and save it in a notepad file, which accessible only through the administrators level. The file must be manually installed and has a file size of 609Kb. It is also categorized as freeware and is only supported in the Windows XP operating system. In order to use the functions of the process tikl.exe, the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 must be installed.

The tikl.exe EXE is a tool that is composed of a basic keylogger and other additional features. The file can run as a visible program or may be hidden. It gives the user access to all activity on his or her workstation. The file tikl.exe records every keystroke made on the computer and stores them into the hard drive in files according to date and time. There are also several added features, such as Application oriented key logging, Individual user logging, Detects lower case and upper case, Date and time specific logging, and the Ability to start hidden or visible. The tikl.exe EXE provides the administrator the option to run at Windows startup for all users and provides system tray capabilities. The tikl.exe process can also detect every key on the keyboard, including the function keys and the number pad. When a user uses the backspace key, the tikl.exe file does not erase characters, but, rather, adds the << character.

The process tikl.exe utilizes very little system resources. The file provides an option for the user to choose only the basic keylogging function, thus, saving valuable system resources.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.