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What is LA.exe?

LA.exe is an executable file associated with the software Light Alloy, a compact multimedia player for Windows. This software is developed by light-alloy.com. The file LA.exe is typically located in the directory C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\LightAlloy.

Light Alloy is a free, highly customizable multimedia player with built-in video/audio codecs, full support for subtitles, and the ability to play virtually all multimedia formats. It is known for its fast and easy-to-use interface, and its ability to provide high-quality playback.

The LA.exe file is needed for the Light Alloy software to function properly. It is the main executable file that runs the Light Alloy program. Without it, the software will not work.

There is no need to remove LA.exe if you are using the Light Alloy software and it is functioning properly. Like any executable file, it can potentially be a target for malware or viruses that disguise themselves as the LA.exe file. If you notice any suspicious activity related to this file, such as it running when Light Alloy is not in use, consuming high CPU resources, or being located outside of the Light Alloy directory, it may be a good idea to scan it for viruses or remove it.

If you no longer use the Light Alloy software or if it is causing issues with your system, you may choose to uninstall the software, which will also remove the LA.exe file.

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LA.exe file information

The process known as Light Alloy or LookupAssistant belongs to software Light Alloy or LookupAssistant by or https://light-alloy.com.

Description: LA.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. LA.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—for instance C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\LookupAssistant\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 7,941,144 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 663,552 bytes. file.net/process/la.exe.html 
The LA.exe file is not a Windows core file. LA.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In case of any problems with LA.exe, you can also uninstall Light Alloy from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.

Recommended: Identify LA.exe related errors

If LA.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 68% dangerous. The file size is 7,941,144 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 638,976 bytes. It is not a Windows core file. LA.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and connect to the Internet.

Uninstalling this variant: In case of any problems with LA.exe, you can also turn to the software developer, Sphinx-soft, for advice or uninstall LookupAssistant from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as LA.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the LA.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

I have been using Light Alloy for several years and find it to be the best all around Media player since Winamp...I use it for all audio/video playback and CD/DVD Rip
  Tim Dolly   (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of LA.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks LA.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.


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Best practices for resolving LA issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with LA. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the LA.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



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