lvcomsx.exe information

Information and startup locations can be examined on this page: verify all your files to make sure that they are legitimate, digitally signed and from the company Logitech Inc. to which they should belong. lvcomsx.exe security and file info LVCom Server - Logitech QuickCam - Logitech Inc. Filetype : exe What is lvcomsx.exe? This is the Logitech QuickCam Communications Manager. It is installed with the drivers and software for Logitech QuickCam webcams. Its purpose is to facilitate the operation of the Logitech QuickCam software. According to some reports, it also sends information about your computer to Logitech and its partners. This process is not essential to the operation of the system and can safely be killed or disabled. By killing this process, you may lose the ability to use the Logitech QuickCam software; however, other software that makes use of the webcam should continue to work properly. If the process is problematic or you are uncomfortable with the possibility of it sending information about your computer to Logitech, it is safe to disable from within msconfig. Dangers of lvcomsx As this is a legitimate executable that comes with Logitech QuickCam cameras and the associated drivers, it is possible for virus writers and spyware vendors to disguise their malware as the genuine one. Some malicious files may have the same name as this process but be stored somewhere other than in %SystemRoot%\System32. Other malware may use a name that appears similar to that of the legitimate one but with slight differences in spelling or with appended digits. While there are currently no known viruses, Trojans, or adware applications that disguise themselves as this process, you should look out for the presence of this file in an incorrect location or with a slightly different name. There not should typically be more than one instance of lvcomsx.exe running at a given time on a system. The presence of multiple instances may be an indicator of a malware infection. If you do not have a Logitech QuickCam webcam, the presence of this executable is a possible sign of a virus infection. Common problems I hear the Windows system beep every time I shut down This is known to be caused by this process and appears to be by design. If you do not want this to occur, it is recommended that you disable the process. This process wants access to the Internet This is by design. The software sends out information about your computer (and possibly your usage patterns) to Logitech and its partners for marketing purposes. If you do not want this activity to occur, it is recommended that you disable the process. Possible error for this file: Application error, the application has generated errors and will be closed by windows Our recommendation:  Click here to run a FREE Scan for LVCOMSX.EXE related errors

MD5 File security rating

A MD5 hash is a unique fingerprint of a file. Different files/versions can have the same filenames. The MD5 hash verifies that the legitimate file is not altered. Runscanner (Freeware) can help you checking the file's MD5 hashes Lvcomsx.exe files in Runscanner database   19 different item(s) in database   2 different item(s) in database   1 different item(s) in database   15 different item(s) in database Green items are verified safe to use Unrated items are not yet checked for safety. Red items are not safe (typically virusses, spyware or other malware) This file is digitally signed by it's publisher. This means that the file is from the company claiming to created it, this does not mean by default that the file is safe

General file info

Product name:  Logitech QuickCam Description:  LVCom Server Company:  Logitech Inc. Fix LVCOMSX.EXE errors:  Free registry scan