How to remove an BackWeb-8876480 error

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BackWeb-8876480.exe file information

The process known as Logitech Desktop Messenger appears to be part of software Logitech Desktop Messenger or Windows Runtime Sync or Program Files or FirstClass or IsoBuster or Verizon Media Manager or CDE or Ulead Photo Express (version 3.0 SE) by Logitech (www.logitech.com).

Description: BackWeb-8876480.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - typically c:\program files\logitech\desktop messenger\8876480\program\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 16,384 bytes (75% of all occurrences) or 20,480 bytes.
BackWeb-8876480.exe is not a Windows system file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The application has no file description. Therefore the technical security rating is 75% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of any problems with BackWeb-8876480.exe, you can also ask the developer, Logitech, for assistance or uninstall the software Logitech Desktop Messenger or pd-Base using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs).

External information from Paul Collins:

"Logitech Desktop Messenger" is not required to run at start up. Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BackWeb-8876480.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the BackWeb-8876480.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Have a Logitech webcam. I went to services and stopped UMVPFSrv, changed it to manual. Then went to system config and unticked Logitech Webcam Software from running at start up. No problems using webcam, and I have control over what the software is doing.
NYC Girl

I know one thing. I don't like it. It's not needed. My computer ran better without it. Zone Alarm has been screwed up since then. Anyway to remove it.
Anthony

Do not intall logitech software as it works without it!!!!! so why trouble poor antivirus software??
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I know for sure that i saw that "security Stronghold "said it could remove it free download after it was finished scanning it said if i wanted it removed it would cost me $58.00 of course i declined then i removed "security Stronghold" and my computer crashed it was the worst i ever encounterd after 7hours i finally got it running fine i think that if backweb and companys like security stonghold are such scammers i think we should file a class sction laesuit against them and make them pay for thier false misrepresentation and outright lies security stronghold is absolute garbage and i will told that to all my IT friends and i hope that cnet realizes that and give them and all their products the lowest rating there is just remove it after a fresh restore while it has not gotten a foot hold in your system and can anyone tell me what anti virus or antimalware that can stop it? bye, and good luck!
Ruben

File came from logitech, Zonealarm caught it and I deleated it. A word to Logitech, if you want your trust back, drop this program. Good , bad or indifferent, your rep. is on the line.
DR Bob

It caused sudden unexpected "Desktop Messenger" runtime error and abnormal performance just recently after months of no serious problems so I am not entirely sure why.
Gary

This file was introduced with Logitech desktop manager, without apparent incident for some time, though the CPU has been SLOW. Now for 3 weeks Windows XP is crashing repeatedly. Before each crash, Norton Internet Security blocked an intrusion, though security scans came up blank. Now my firewall has flagged this program. Either this program is malicious or is being used as a back door. So far: repeated inconvenience and ten solid hours to track the bugger down. Don't believe it is harmless! Bang! - It's GONE. Do likewise.
Sirdar

Its useless, Windows itself has an 'idle' timer built in that uses no extra ram or process (how do they think screensavers work) 1 line of code gets exact idle time, any program using BackWeb probably has some other motive, or incompetent software developers.
brant

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Summary: Average user rating of BackWeb-8876480.exe: based on 227 votes with 9 reviews.

47 users think BackWeb-8876480.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 12 users think it's probably harmless. 51 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 52 users suspect danger. 65 users think BackWeb-8876480.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 26 users doesn't grade BackWeb-8876480.exe ("not sure about it").

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