Because the process captures keystrokes, many antivirus programs (like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender) may flag it as a Keylogger or Heuristic Virus . Safety Assessment
Do you have a currently plugged in, or did you notice this file appearing after a recent software installation ?
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
Keep the file, but consider adding an "exclusion" in your antivirus settings if it keeps getting quarantined. If you suspect malware:
You can verify the file's safety by uploading it to VirusTotal , which will scan it against over 70 different antivirus engines to see if it is a known threat. How to Handle It If it is in a random folder like
Usually found in subfolders within C:\Program Files (x86)\ or C:\ProgramData\ related to the keyboard’s software manufacturer.
Run a full system scan using an End-Point Protection tool to safely remove any masquerading threats. How to Handle It Usually found in subfolders
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.