The genuine lmgrd.exe file is a software component of FLEXnet Publisher by Flexera Software. "Lmgrd.exe," Flexera Software's License Manager service (or "daemon") process, is a "Feature Component" of FlexNet Publisher, itself part of FlexNet Licensing. "Lmgrd.exe," along with a license file and log file, can reside on any server accessible by the software whose license it enforces, in any subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The Control Panel's "Uninstall a Program" applet shows "%Product% License Manager." It interacts with a client "vendor process" which is specific to the software publisher. FlexNet allows "floating" (vs. "node-locked") licenses usable on any PC in a network. As of April 2017, "end-of-support" for "Lmgrd.exe" and "lmtools.exe" is still "postponed indefinitely" although version 11.10.1 in 2012 may be the last. Flexera Software, headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, formed as Acresso in 2008 when Rovi (then Macrovision) sold a division to private equity, became Flexera in 2009. Application publishers use its tools to construct installation packages and monitor licensing compliance.
LMGrd stands for License Manager Guard Service
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the lmgrd.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: Lmgrd.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Lmgrd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder—in most cases C:\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\ESRI\License\arcgis9x\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,431,440 bytes (9% of all occurrences), 1,370,752 bytes and 35 more variants.
It is a service (Autodesk Inventor 2022) running invisible in the background.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature.
Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In the event of any problems with lmgrd.exe, you can also remove the entire program Cadence License Manager or ArcGIS License Manager using Windows Control Panel.
If lmgrd.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 1,393,128 bytes (27% of all occurrences), 916,304 bytes and 8 more variants.
The program is not visible. Lmgrd.exe is not a Windows core file. The software uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. The file has a digital signature. The lmgrd.exe file is a Verisign signed file.
Uninstalling this variant:
In the event of any problems with lmgrd.exe, you can also do the following:
remove the entire program CAMWorks FLEXLM License Manager using Windows Control Panel
If lmgrd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files", the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 1,201,488 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 1,127,760 bytes or 1,368,872 bytes.
The file has a digital signature. The process uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The lmgrd.exe file is a Verisign signed file.
Uninstalling this variant:
In the event of any problems with lmgrd.exe, you can also remove the entire program Autodesk Network License Manager using Windows Control Panel.
If lmgrd.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 62% dangerous. The file size is 1,393,128 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 916,304 bytes.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as lmgrd.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the lmgrd.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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This is an executable for the Flex LM licensing system from GlobeTrotter Inc. This method of licensing is used for epxensive software (usually CAD packages and simulators) in various engineering industries. Dev Abhishek (further information)
License Manager for ESRI ArcGIS Software Joe Kezon
license manager for the "flexlm" program from Macromedia tifou78 (further information)
License manager program
license manager for the "flexlm" program from SolidWorks
License server for proe
licença do arcgis. sem problemas joao
seems to be be a license verifier, in my case for ArcInfo otter357 (further information)
This file showed up right after installing SolidWorks network license manager don h
Licence software FlexLM for high end engineering tools, FEA, CAD etc Mike Windsor
license manager for SolidWorks and CosmosWorks Marc R
This License file for UniGraphics and ProEngineer CAD programs. aendorine (further information)
Minitab license manager file Kisi
VMware License Server S. Sachweh
license manager for Chrysler PAIS DVD International EPC. Interferes with a way operation system handles opening links in default system browser: interferes with IE, Mozilla, Opera. Does not interfere with Maxthon 1, 2, Google Chrome. synth
Seems to come with Lonmaker software.
Got memory read errors after Minitab install ! Adge
It is legitimately associated with Lotus (Cars) Engineering software too Guy Croft Racing Engines, Lincoln U
Searched regedit for it. Belonged to Cadence only. license mngr. Uninstalled license mgr and no more errors. cadence still working. Just reinstall if necessary. go into regedit and search for lmgrd.exe Jerry Hill
Its also used by enfocus software like PowerSwitch etc Toon
lmgrd is the Flex License Manager. It should only be run on your local machine if you are using it as a Flex License Server. It's like a license repository for floating licenses that yours and other machines can check out. If you're using a floating license, it doesn't usually make sense to run the license server on the machine you're using to run a high end simulator or CAD program. Aaron Vandegriff
License Manager looks for Proprietry Software FL
Hey finally my problem with lmgrd is solved.Here's what you need to do,Set the FLEXnet Licensing Service to Manual and start the service. Choose Start Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools. Double-click Services. Double-click the FLEXnet Licensing Service to open the Properties dialog box. Click the Startup Type menu, and then select Manual. Click Apply. In the Services Status section, click Start to start the service. Click Apply, and then click OK. Close all open dialogs. Launch your Adobe application. Sob
FLEXlm for IxiaLicenceServer, Ixia network testing software. ghost_in_a_$hell (further information)
It's used as the Factory Talk license manager for Allen Bradley software Michael Lloyd
I have Lmgrd.exe as licensemanager for the GIS-Software "Yade" Katta
lmgrd.exe - license manager for the widely used Flexera (was Macrovision, then was Acresso) FlexNetlicensing system. Almost certainly safe and installed as part of license managed software. Ralph Bryce (further information)
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Summary: Average user rating of lmgrd.exe:
based on 48 votes with 37 user comments.
36 users think lmgrd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
8 users think it's probably harmless.
4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
5 users don't grade lmgrd.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving lmgrd issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with lmgrd. 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 lmgrd.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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Dev Abhishek (further information)
Joe Kezon
tifou78 (further information)
joao
otter357 (further information)
don h
Mike Windsor
Edward (further information)
Nick
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aendorine (further information)
Kisi
S. Sachweh
synth
Adge
Guy Croft Racing Engines, Lincoln U
Mariusz (further information)
Yiğit Bekir Kaya
Stephen Chau
Jerry Hill
Toon
Aaron Vandegriff
FL
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ghost_in_a_$hell (further information)
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Ralph Bryce (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of lmgrd.exe: based on 48 votes with 37 user comments. 36 users think lmgrd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 8 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 5 users don't grade lmgrd.exe ("not sure about it").