How to remove LogitechDesktopMessenger error

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LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe file information

The process Logitech Desktop Messenger belongs to the software Logitech Desktop Messenger or LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe or DVD Solution or Acoustica Effects Pack or Policy Maker™ Professional or LaBelle CD Toolbox v or Database Solutions Add-Ins or Messenger Plus! or Space Synthesizer or Microsoft Office Standard or Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi or Rome - Total War(TM) or Sony Ericsson Device Data or Microsoft Encarta by Logitech (www.logitech.com) or Logitech Inc (www.logitech.com).

Description: File LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" (mostly c:\program files\logitech\desktop messenger\8876480\program\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 36864 bytes (41% of all occurrence), 67128 bytes, 32768 bytes, 20480 bytes, 210398 bytes, 25600 bytes, 177928 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 67% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the LogitechDesktopMessenger.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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User Comments

To check for updates the software uses backweb.com's IadHide5.dll to sense when the user is away.
arctific

Not much am just starting to learn about Logitech
Waltraut G. Haller

Just annoying popup from Logitech about available updates..
Michael

Logitech® Desktop Messenger (LDM) is a free service designed to deliver software support, news and information you can use. LDM ensures that you have simple, speedy, and effortless access to product upgrades, technology tips, and technology news and offers that are relevant to you. LDM delivers information right to your desktop, allowing you to take advantage of all of the advanced features of the Logitech products you own, while staying abreast of new computer-related product and service developments (Logitech and otherwise) that are applicable to your life.
Loralynnn Williams (further information)

jean claude dubusse (further information)

Its a Logitech desktop messenger - ADWARE! Remove it, and your mouse and keyboard will work fine without it
Westenkaer

logitech mouse settings program

Program from Logitech. Program is used to receive updates. For All Logitech Hardware and Human Interface Devices.
Toboe10

Memory leaks - I do not restart, just hibernate, but memory usage of this program grows.
vrbcik

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Marisa Vanderschueren

it is annoying Logitech software but we can only presume it is harmless to our privacy
John Senford

From Logictech; came with new keyboard

as far as I can believe it is a messenger on your desktop by logitech. warns you about new updates and stuff like that
KWEEK 5 R (further information)

Checks for updates, and logs information. It is advised that you disable this program so that it does not take up necessary resources.
Elric Ward

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Summary: 12 users think LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 2 users think LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 5 users doesn't grade LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe ("not sure about it").

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