What Is DkService.exe?

DkService.exe belongs to Diskeeper Disk Optimization service which is a part of Executive Software Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter developed by Executive Software, Inc. Its malware- free version has been digitally signed from DISKEEPER CORPORATION – VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer – G2. This file’s default location is C:\Program Files\diskeeper corporation\diskeeper\dkservice.exe. The related files of DkService.exe contain dktabprovider.dll, dklib.dll, getfatextents.dll, dktabprovider.dll and diskeeper.exe.

What Problems May Result In DkService.exe Error?

Missing or damaged Diskeeper Disk Optimization services
Inaccurate changes on settings and options of Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter
Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter being damaged by undesirable activities
Incorrect modification on system security functions and system network services
Missing or corrupt registry files of Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter
Undesirable removal of program files of Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter
Overloaded Windows registry filled with useless registry components
Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter being infested by spyware or redirect virus

Problems Triggered by DkService.exe Error Messages

Process of loading Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter being blocked by obscure system pops- up
Drastic slowdown of Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter performance
Cannot completely install/uninstall Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter
Cannot enable Windows Firewall and Windows Defender
Failure to remove undesirable Windows temp files
Cannot check updates for Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter
Unable to activate Windows AutoUpdate utility
Unexpected decrease of the overall system performance since the install of Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter

If the file has been damaged by spyware or redirect virus, how can it affect the overall system performance?
Remove, damage or overwrite essential system files to shut down the system without notifying system administrator.
Make great changes on system security functions, disable the running processes of Windows Firewall and Windows Defender without notifying the computer users firstly and turn off network connection temporarily to block the downloads of update files of Windows Firewall and Windows Defender.
Generate pops- up to prevent rogue security software from being totally uninstalled.
Intrude onto the browser processes and trace user’s browsing activities and search behaviors to record information associated with financial account unnoticeably with commercial purposes.
Forcibly navigate browser search results to the web pages created by cyber crooks.
Consume huge sum of system resources to empower remote hackers to enter the computer.

Symptoms Provoked by the Malicious File
Bombards of ads pops- up
Unexpected damage on essential system files
Cannot load Windows Firewall and Windows Defender
Failure to remove undesirable Windows temp files and folders
Unable to modify browser settings and options
Unexpected Blue Screen of Death errors along with system shutdown
Sluggish computer performance
Cannot turn on network connection
Failure to perform a complete removal of authentic security software
Install of perilous browser add- on and extensions
Browser search results being taken to the web pages designed by cyber violators

How to Get Rid of DkService.exe Error Completely?

Method One: Uninstall Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter.
For Windows XP
Step One: Click Start, click Control Panel.

Step Two: Enable Add or Remove Programs, locate Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter.

Step Three: Click Change/Remove to start the removal process.
For Windows 7
Step One: Click Start, go to Control Panel.

Step Two: Click Programs to enable Programs and Features dialog box.


Step Three: Right click Diskeeper™ Disk Defragmenter and then selectUninstall button to start the removal process.

Method Two: Repair the Windows registry.
The Windows registry is where the Windows operating system uses to store settings and options for low- level system components and third- party applications. The registry problems are associated with a list of system issues on the computer system. To fix DkService.exe error, it is considered to solve the registry problems firstly.

To fix registry problems, it is considered to run a trusted registry repair tool on the computer. It contains utilities used to help inexperienced computer users completely eradicate useless registry components, fix obscure registry errors and repair damaged registry files. How to fix DkService.exe error and get rid of the registry problems completely?