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How to remove an LTMSG error


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LTMSG.exe file information

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

Description: The file LTMSG.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows (common is c:\windows\ or C:\WINDOWS\system32\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 40,960 bytes (98% of all occurrences), 38,912 bytes or 53,248 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/ltmsg.exe.html 
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, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\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.

Recommended: Identify LTMSG.exe related errors .

If LTMSG.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 27% dangerous. The file size is 38,912 bytes (56% of all occurrences), 40,960 bytes or 105,472 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). LTMSG.exe is a Microsoft signed file.

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 camouflages itself as LTMSG.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the LTMSG.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

Maybe started popping up after loading Canon PIXMA MX340 printer control panel for Print, Scan and FAX (that would make sense cause it uses the older Dial-Up Modem...56K...in my Desktop)
  MARe0  
LTMSG.exe 7 is the Lucent (Agere) LT Data/Fax Modem driver for the PCI modem in some older HP Desktops (mine's a HP Pavilion 554e). Since I don't use a dialup modem anymore I disabled the auto-startup and it still works fine. I imagine you'd want to auto-start it if you were receiving faxes on your PC or needed to connect to a remote dialup modem on system startup. If you delete it you will get the yellow exclamation warning in Device Manager under the Modems section. Of course, if you don't have this modem or removed it then this driver is not needed.
  SpudJeff   (further information)
I have a version 1.0.1.12 dated 5/8/2001 and 106,496 bytes and fails to load properly on boot (modem driver not enabled)
  KAHruzer  
Messaging application for Agere Win Modem. any other modem utilizing the Agere Systems chip set. Normally not installed unless user requires Dial up capabilities. Installed thru Windows Update under Hardware updates. Agere is owned now by LSI
  Mike Nickerson  
has something to do with my modem
  cam  
Lucent winmodem file normally non malicious, i doubt you have anything to worry about from this file. Its merely for reporting errors.
  Searay  
PC based computer acting strange found this running
  Ron Jones  
It's running and I don't use a modem
   
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Summary: Average user rating of LTMSG.exe: based on 22 votes with 9 reviews.
13 users think LTMSG.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think LTMSG.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 8 users doesn't grade LTMSG.exe ("not sure about it").


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