The genuine lpuninstall.exe file is a software component of LastPass Installer by LogMeIn . LastPass is a password management utility. Lpuninstall.exe uninstalls LastPass. This is not a Windows component and may be removed if not required.
LastPass recently acquired by LogMeIn is an management software for passwords. The program allows users to save their current passwords, generate new strong passwords, store digital records such as Wi-Fi passwords, memberships and insurance cards, and share notes and passwords with anyone. This virtual vault can be used on multiple devices and offers two-factor authentication and mobile device support.
Founded in 2003 in Budapest, Hungary, LogMeIn is a provider of software as a service and cloud-based remote connectivity services for IT management, collaboration and customer engagement. It acquired password manager solution LastPass in February, 2017 and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index with annual revenue of $1 billion in 2017.
LPUninstall stands for Last Pass Uninstaller
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 lpuninstall.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: Lpuninstall.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Lpuninstall.exe is located in the "C:\Program Files\Common Files" folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (90% of all occurrences) or 12,393,496 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\User Shell Folders).
Lpuninstall.exe is digitally signed.
Lpuninstall.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If problems with lpuninstall.exe occur, you can do the following: 1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > LastPass or McAfee, Inc.) 2) turn to the software developer [1][2], Lastpass, for advice.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as lpuninstall.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the lpuninstall.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.
Summary: Average user rating of lpuninstall.exe:
based on 1 vote with 1 user comment.
One user thinks lpuninstall.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
Best practices for resolving lpuninstall issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with lpuninstall. 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 lpuninstall.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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Summary: Average user rating of lpuninstall.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks lpuninstall.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.