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softmon.exe file information

The process LANDesk Software Monitor belongs to the software LANDesk® Management Suite or softmon.exe or LANDesk Software or LANDesk(R) Software Monitoring Service or LANDesk Management Suite by LANDesk Software Ltd (www.landesk.com) or LANDesk Software, Ltd.

Description: softmon.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 126976 bytes (27% of all occurrence), 249856 bytes, 233472 bytes, 262144 bytes, 245760 bytes, 258048 bytes, 266240 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. softmon.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If softmon.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 42% dangerous. File size is 122880 bytes. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. softmon.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as softmon.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the softmon.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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It messes with reg entries and stops them from running. Looks like Landesk has this as a feature, but i think it causes more harm then being needed.
  Mueller  
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Installed as part of Landesk Management Suite
  Edward  
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LANDesk Software Monitoring app
  John W   (further information)
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Landisk monitor
   
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It is installed with the LANDESK Management suite.
  Kimberly Sierchio  

Summary: 6 users think softmon.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think softmon.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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