What’s ForceToolkit.exe (Forcefully Change the State of a Window or a Control in Other Applications.)? Is it safe or a virus?

ForceToolkit.exe by Xi'an Expand Network Technology Co, Ltd. is an application that allows users to forcefully change the state of a window or a control in other applications. This means that users can modify the behavior or appearance of windows or controls in other software, even if those changes are not intended or allowed by the original developers. This can be useful for certain troubleshooting or customization purposes, but it also raises potential security and ethical concerns, as it allows for unauthorized tampering with third-party software. Therefore, it is important for users to exercise caution and consider the implications of using ForceToolkit.exe.

Below are 4 simple steps you can take to see if the ForceToolkit.exe process is safe or malware.

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Who makes ForceToolkit.exe (Forcefully Change the State of a Window or a Control in Other Applications.)?

We’ve found Xi'an Expand Network Technology Co, Ltd. should be the publisher of ForceToolkit.exe.

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The publisher of an executable is the entity responsible for its distribution and authenticity. Most processes/executables on your PC should be signed. The signature on the executable should have been verified through a third party whose job it is to make sure the entity is who it says it is. Find an unsigned executable? You should consider scanning any completely unsigned .exe on your PC.

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