If you recently installed software for a new mechanical keyboard, Mechlogger.exe is likely a component of that package.
Keep the file, but consider adding an "exclusion" in your antivirus settings if it keeps getting quarantined. If you suspect malware: Mechlogger.exe
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 you recently installed software for a new
It acts as a driver or utility component for specific mechanical keyboard brands (often cited with software like Redragon , EagleTec , or REDRAGON Zone ). It is responsible for logging keystrokes strictly for the purpose of executing macros and custom key mappings. How to Handle It It acts as a
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.
Because the process captures keystrokes, many antivirus programs (like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender) may flag it as a Keylogger or Heuristic Virus . Safety Assessment
Usually found in subfolders within C:\Program Files (x86)\ or C:\ProgramData\ related to the keyboard’s software manufacturer.