How to remove BackWeb-8876480 error

BackWeb-8876480.exe file information

The process Logitech Desktop Messenger belongs to the software BackWeb-8876480.exe or Logitech Desktop Messenger or Adobe Acrobat or DVD Solution or Virtual Garden or FirstClass or SmartSound Quicktracks Plugin or Ulead Photo Express 3.0 SE or GameTap or Windows Runtime Sync or IsoBuster or CDE or Verizon Media Manager or ATI MCE Transcode or Spyware Terminator 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 XP are 16384 bytes (76% of all occurrence), 20480 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 LAN or Internet. The application has no file description. Therefore the technical security rating is 75% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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 camouflage themselves as BackWeb-8876480.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the BackWeb-8876480.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Everytime this kicks in, I might as well throw my PC in the bin. It's not dangerous as such but I really hate how ir hogs the processor
  yobbo  

I know i can't uninstall it with add/remove...I got ban from logitech because of this software, i became upset with them after they had no info on how to remove it. We as consumers should file a claim against them.
  LDM Stinks  

I trust Logitech and I think it's harmless, but I terminate it anyway
  Hugh  

It's an app for updating, but looks like an trojan...
  Adonkey  

could be used as spyware though most claim they don't use it in this manner
  chuck   (further information)

Part of Logitech Manager Update . Have not had any problems with it., althought anti-spyware identifies it as spyware along with other useful cookies .Shut it off if it worries you it doesn't worry me...
  Trig  

It is definately no spy-ware. However, I should control what my PC is doing on the Net and not some plugin from hardware manifacturers
  Da Jesusfreak   (further information)

"HP version" uses an RSA cert with 2005 expiration date. Makes me wonder whether it's actual BackWeb or something trying to spoof it. Without providing proper proof of authenticity it can be spoofed and for what it does, I say very dangerous.
  TheAphro  

it came up after i installed the latest version of messenger. i don't think it has done anything yet. i don't even now if it is still on my computer.
  Confused  

It take control of your computer . Crashed my Windows XP machine after I installed Logitech Desktop Messenger. I will not install any Logitech product with backweb embeded
  Nguyen  

Installed without my permission. Stalls programs, slows down the system Thunderbird email program, dumped part of computer programs used. Is not caught by SpyBot. PopUp claims to be a HP certified program according to HP it is not! Will not let you delete the program.
  Ghost  

If you didn't get it from Logitech, Kodak (or such), then worry about it. If your anti-virus or anti-spy software is telling you something, then listen to it. At best, it’s harmless spying, but way too sophisticated to be doing only what the company says it's doing. Perhaps far worse, it offers an exploit to hackers who aren’t pretending to be helping you. In my case, it came with a Logitech keyboard. Bottom line I've discontinued using all Logitech products now and forever. In the future, I’ll check with the vendor before buying devices that are bundled with software.
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cant uninstall logitech webcam from add/remove programs
  steve-o  

came with 1) Logitech webcam 2) Compaq trackball/mouse 3) Kodak easyshare s/w . Is being continually blocked by ZoneAlarm, either in trying to send info to the web, or to 'modify a file so it can run at startup'. This is nusance-ware, and does stall the XP system while it tries to run and gets swatted by ZoneAlarm. I'd say remove it, none of the software it is spawned by needs constant updates.
  ozerob  

Logitech product update software. Not dangerous.
  kismatt  

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