How to remove LTMSG error

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LTMSG.exe file information

The process ltmsg belongs to the software Agere Systems ltmsg or LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES ltmsg by Agere Systems (www.agere.com) or LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES (www.lucent.com).

Description: File LTMSG.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows or sometimes in the folder C:\Windows\System32 (common is c:\windows\ or C:\WINDOWS\system32\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 40960 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 38912 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 25% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"LTWinModem1" must run at start up. One of the "popular" WinModem series. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information

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

Links: LTMSG.exe, LTMSG.exe

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User Comments

PC based computer acting strange found this running
Ron Jones

It's running and I don't use a modem

ltmoh.exe was authored by Lucent technologies and handles incoming and outgoing calls. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
vick

LTMSG 7 (c:\windows) Slows the computer to a crawl. Could not find it on other computers. Deletes easily (does not need moveonboot.exe)
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This file has something to do with your Modem, I would however double check to see if you have an Agere modem because mallwere can be named anything.
Chris

A previous virus named itself Itmsg (notice the capital I not L) and pretended to be this file. This file is OK but check also for a duplicate which looks the same except it has the Capital I Which could be a trojan or virus
Mike P

agree system is the modem name for the westell companies 6100 modem model

I do't know any thing about this file
Richard

Used by Lucent Win Modem; installed with Windowsupdate.
Jason

Messaging application for Agere Win Modem IBM
moonbeam

downloaded with windows updates
wyatt

Installed when i downloaded agere winmodem update from windowsupdate

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Summary: 10 users think LTMSG.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think LTMSG.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 7 users doesn't grade LTMSG.exe ("not sure about it").

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