Safety

We are serious about user safety. We don't want to add malware or any virus intentionally. We want to build trust with you, so you can use KeyTik without any worry. To better assure you, check out this section.

Is KeyTik Safe to Use?

Yes, KeyTik is safe to use. We have not added any malicious code, and since KeyTik is open-source, you can check the code yourself. If you still have doubts, we encourage you to scan it using VirusTotal. VirusTotal is a well-known free online service that analyzes files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other malicious content by scanning them with a wide range of antivirus engines and security tools.

To put it simply, we do not intend to add any malware or collect your personal data without your permission. Our goal is to build trust with you, so you can use KeyTik without any worries. If you encounter any warnings about safety such as untrusted author or false positives, don't hesitate to tell us so we can request removal from Windows. You can do this by submitting a report on the KeyTik Issues page or using the issue template Windows Warning Report.

Another consideration is that KeyTik is trusted by Softpedia. Softpedia is one of the biggest software downloaders and is known for the safety of its downloadable software. KeyTik received an award from Softpedia as certified no spyware, no adware, no viruses. You can check it on Softpedia's post about KeyTik here.

Here is the award description, taken from Softpedia:

This product was last tested in the Softpedia Labs on 29th of November 2024 by Alexandra Sava.

Softpedia guarantees that KeyTik is 100% Free, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.

This software product was tested thoroughly and was found absolutely clean; therefore, it can be installed with no concern by any computer user. However, it should be noted that this product will be retested periodically and the award may be withdrawn, so you should check back occasionally and pay attention to the date of testing shown above.

Note: this award is offered by Softpedia and can be used only by the developer of the software product that received the award.

So you can rest assured about KeyTik safety!

Checking the Source Code

Some antivirus programs may flag compiled programs using PyInstaller or Inno setup as malware. This is because of how it packages the code into an executable. Even though the code is clean and free from malware, PyInstaller and Inno's packaging process can trigger false positives in certain antivirus engines.

For example, when we scan KeyTik source code version using VirusTotal, it passes without any issues. However, the compiled version can be flagged as malware due to the way compiler works.

You can try this by cloning the source code version and checking the code yourself. After that, try to build or compile it yourself using the guide we provided. Then, try to scan it using VirusTotal - some antivirus engines may flag it as malware. So whether you compile it yourself or download the normal version, the result will be the same.

Summary

• KeyTik is safe to use: It's open-source, and you can verify the code yourself. KeyTik also got a reward by Softpedia as certified no spyware, no adware, no viruses.
• False positives: If you find a warning or malware detection, don't worry it's a false positive. Executables built with PyInstaller or Inno setup may be flagged as malware, while the source code version is not flagged.

Your security and trust are our top priorities, and We are committed to keep KeyTik safe for all users. If you have any further concerns, don't hesitate to reach out!