How to remove an LVComsX error

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LVComsX.exe file information

The process known as LVCom Server belongs to software Logitech QuickCam or Labtec WebCam or Logitech or Acer OrbiCam or Logitech Video Enumerator or Logitech Communications Manager by Logitech (www.logitech.com) or Labtec (www.labtec.com).

Description: LVComsX.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 221,184 bytes (87% of all occurrences), 225,280 bytes and 10 more variants.
The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. LVComsX.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). LVComsX.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You could uninstall HijackThis from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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If LVComsX.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files", the security rating is 14% dangerous. The file size is 244,512 bytes (36% of all occurrences), 252,704 bytes or 243,248 bytes. The file is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. File LVComsX.exe is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). LVComsX.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications.
The software publisher Logitech provides an uninstall program (Control Panel->Software->Logitech Communications Manager or Logitech QuickCam).

If LVComsX.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 29% dangerous. The file size is 221,184 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 244,512 bytes. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. LVComsX.exe is able to monitor applications and record inputs.
You could uninstall ASUS Probe or Logitech QuickCam from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

External information from Paul Collins:

"LVCOMSX": Logitech webcam related. What does it do and is it required?

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

It comes bundles with the logiteck QuickCam driver.
Edge

"It provides extra functionality for Logitech multimedia webcam devices. It is non-essential to the running of the system."
Tyler Morrison

Backdoor.
Dave

if switched off, camera controll field settings are greyed out/don't work, evth. else still works
burn

Very suspect! My PC has nothing running at startup except firewall. Today while browsing "My Computer", I accidentally clicked "My Logitech Pictures" before continuing to browse where I'd intended. Some time later (maybe 1/2 hour?), my firewall popped up a message to say that Firefox was trying to access the Internet! A quick check of processes revealed "lvcomsx" still running, attempting to send who-knows-what to the Internet! This even though my Logitech cam is not even connected!
Eon

To disable permanently: Start - Run - regedit- navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Then Delete the LVCOMSX entry and close the Reg Editor.
Gambino

From Labtech webcam driver, very annoying cos when I shut the computer down, it makes a "error" sound, I have now deinstalled the stupid thing.
ET

Faulty, many issues and or problems
buba franks

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Summary: Average user rating of LVComsX.exe: based on 92 votes with 9 reviews.

46 users think LVComsX.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 28 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 7 users suspect danger. 7 users think LVComsX.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 11 users doesn't grade LVComsX.exe ("not sure about it").

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