Keep the file, but consider adding an "exclusion" in your antivirus settings if it keeps getting quarantined. If you suspect malware:
If you recently installed software for a new mechanical keyboard, Mechlogger.exe is likely a component of that package.
Right-click the process in and select Open file location . If it is in a random folder like Temp or System32 , it is likely malicious. Mechlogger.exe
Usually found in subfolders within C:\Program Files (x86)\ or C:\ProgramData\ related to the keyboard’s software manufacturer.
Because the process captures keystrokes, many antivirus programs (like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender) may flag it as a Keylogger or Heuristic Virus . Safety Assessment Keep the file, but consider adding an "exclusion"
Do you have a currently plugged in, or did you notice this file appearing after a recent software installation ?
Run a full system scan using an End-Point Protection tool to safely remove any masquerading threats. If it is in a random folder like
Like any executable, malware can "mask" itself using the same name. If you do not own a mechanical keyboard or have not installed peripheral software, this file is highly suspicious.