LEDKeeper2.exe is a software component associated with the MSI Center SDK (Software Development Kit) by Micro-Star International (MSI). This executable file is part of the MSI Mystic Light software, which is used to control the RGB lighting of MSI hardware products such as motherboards, graphics cards, keyboards, and others.
The MSI Mystic Light software, and by extension the LEDKeeper2.exe, is used to customize and control the RGB lighting of MSI hardware. This allows users to personalize their hardware's lighting to match their preferences or the aesthetic of their gaming or work setup. The software offers a variety of lighting effects and color options.
If you are using MSI hardware and wish to customize its RGB lighting, then the LEDKeeper2.exe is necessary as it is a part of the software that enables this functionality. Without it, you may not be able to fully utilize the RGB lighting features of your MSI hardware.
While LEDKeeper2.exe is not inherently harmful, it may cause issues in some cases. Some users have reported that it uses a high amount of CPU resources, which can slow down your computer. If you are not using the RGB lighting features of your MSI hardware, or if you are experiencing issues with the software, you may choose to remove it to free up system resources. Doing so will disable the ability to control the RGB lighting of your MSI hardware.
Any executable file should be scanned for viruses or malware to ensure it is not a threat to your system. If your antivirus software flags LEDKeeper2.exe as a threat, it is recommended to remove it.
Description: LEDKeeper2.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. LEDKeeper2.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (generally C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI\MSI Center\Mystic Light\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI\One Dragon Center\Mystic_Light\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,634,824 bytes (4% of all occurrences), 2,446,456 bytes and 82 more variants.
LEDKeeper2.exe is digitally signed. The LEDKeeper2.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Windows Task Scheduler starts this process at a specific time.
LEDKeeper2.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If any problems with MSI Center SDK or MSI SDK occur, you can do the following:
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as LEDKeeper2.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the LEDKeeper2.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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App from Micro-Star International Co. (MSI) - Manufacturer of PC peripherals, i.e., motherboards, etc. This process is part of the Mystic Light app used to maintian settings for the RGB LED's connected to the mainboard. Van (further information)
MSI led program
I was trying to create a bootable USB drive with Rufus[1] but I kept running into errors that LEDKeeper2 was accessing the drive. . . I'm not sure why an LED controller would need to access external drives. There may be a legitimate reason, but it's very unclear to me and is suspicious. [1] https://rufus.ie/ Jason Means
LEDKeeper2 is Safe cause it is part of Mystic Light App that is an official software from MSI that allows you to manage the colors of the LEDs. Ledkeeper2 can also access the microphone with the user's permission to receive voice commands to quickly switch between color profiles. Gianluca Cresci (further information)
It's the RGB Controller process for MSI Products, installed with the MSI Dragon Center. novariable (further information)
it id a process that is controlled by msi center to controll led capeible fans
It crashes games that use EasyAntiCheat. Steven
LEDKeeper2.exe is essential for MSI Mystic Light App. Not important for windows but is important for Mystic Light App Alistaur
My Windows Defender always displays a message that says this file blocked from making changes on memory. What's the problem? What should I do? MrShahin2004
Summary: Average user rating of LEDKeeper2.exe:
based on 22 votes with 9 user comments.
8 users think LEDKeeper2.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
9 users think it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users suspect danger.
One user thinks LEDKeeper2.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
2 users don't grade LEDKeeper2.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving LEDKeeper2 issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with LEDKeeper2. 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 LEDKeeper2.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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User Comments
Van (further information)
Jason Means
Gianluca Cresci (further information)
novariable (further information)
Steven
Alistaur
MrShahin2004
Summary: Average user rating of LEDKeeper2.exe: based on 22 votes with 9 user comments. 8 users think LEDKeeper2.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 9 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. One user thinks LEDKeeper2.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 2 users don't grade LEDKeeper2.exe ("not sure about it").