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Global Rank #27,917
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VersionDistribution
9.50.0000 9.09%
9.02.0000 5.45%
8.47.0000 48.18%
8.41.0000 37.27%

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Logitech QuickCam-Software

What is Logitech QuickCam-Software?

QuickCam is a line of webcam video camera products by Logitech.

Overview

Logitech QuickCam-Software is a program developed by Logitech. The most used version is 8.47.0000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is launcher.exe. The software installer includes 98 files and is usually about 27.98 MB (29,342,203 bytes). LogitechUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 45% of users of Logitech QuickCam-Software come from Germany, it is also popular in Netherlands and the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.logitech.com
Help link: www.logitech.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\GEMEIN~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\09\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{C4304
Estimated size: 27.98 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Logitech QuickCam-Software

Program executable:launcher.exe
Name:Logitech QuickCam
Launcher Application
Path:C:\Program Files\logitech\video\launcher.exe
MD5:43f068c679ac842371cfd9268fa783a0
Additional files:
  • kemutb.dll - Logitech Automatic Software Update (Logitech Ultimate Toolbox)
  • KemUtil.dll - Logitech Utility
  • KemWnd.dll - Logitech Windows Utilities Support
  • KemXML.dll - Logitech XML Support
  • LogitechUpdate.exe - Logitech Updater
  • AlbuDBps.dll - Logitech QuickCam (Album Database Proxy/Stub DLL)
  • AlbumDB2.exe - QuickCam Album Database
  • AlbumUI.dll - QuickCam Gallery Activity
  • AOLMWiz.exe - AOL MailWizard
  • AOLMWizRes.dll - Logitech AOL E-Mail Resources
  • ATWizard.exe - Audio Tuning Wizard
  • ATWizardRes.dll - Audio Tuning Wizard Language/Resource
  • AudioWizard.exe - Audio Wizard
  • AudioWizardRes.dll - Audio Wizard Language/Resource
  • Bridge.exe - Logitech Software Update Bridge Utility
  • CamEntry.exe - QuickCam Entry Point Launcher
  • CameraAssistant.exe - Logitech Camera Assistant
  • CameraAssistantPS.dll - Camera Assistant Proxy/Stub DLL
  • CameraAssistantRes.dll - Camera Assistant Language/Resource
  • CDBurn.dll - CDBurning plugin
  • COCIManager.exe - Logitech Camera Control Interface
  • COCIManagerPS.dll - Logitech COCI Manager Proxy Stub
  • Edit.dll - QuickCam Internal Editor
  • Editor2.exe
  • Editorps.dll - Editor Proxy/Stub DLL
  • FileMenu.dll - QuickCam Image Handling
  • FWGal.dll - Fotowire Gallery Plugin
  • FWHlpApp.exe - Fotowire Helper Application
  • FWSetDlg.exe - QuickCam Camera Setting
  • FxSvr2.exe - QuickCam Framework Server
  • FXSvrps.dll - Framework Server Proxy/Stub DLL
  • InstallHelper.exe - Install Helper
  • ISStart.exe - Logitech QuickCam Startup Application
  • LAlbumDB.dll - Album Database Resource
  • LAlbumUI.dll - QuickCam Gallery Language
  • LAOLMWiz.dll - AOL Mail Wizard Resources
  • LauncherRes.dll - Logitech Launcher Language/Resource
  • LCDBurn.dll - QuickSend File Handling Language File
  • LEdit.dll - QuickCam Edit Language
  • LEditor.dll
  • LFileMen.dll - QuickCam File Handling Language
  • LFWGal.dll - FotowirePlugin File Handling Language File
  • LFWSetDl.dll - QuickCam Camera Settings Resource
  • LFwUpg.dll - FwUpg MFC Application
  • LISStart.dll - ImageStudio Startup Application Resource
  • LLaunch.dll - Launcher Application Res
  • LLogTray.dll - QuickCam Tray Handling Language
  • LLVMComp.dll - Logitech Video-Mail Compression
  • LLVMMail.dll - Logitech Video-Mail client
  • LManifestEngine.dll - Manifest Engine Language Resource DLL
  • LMsgLnch.dll - QuickCam Launcher Resource DLL
  • LNamesp2.dll - Logitech Gallery Language
  • LogiMail.exe - Logitech video e-mail process
  • LQCaptur.dll - QuickCapture Language Resource
  • LQCPipe.dll - Pipe English Language DLL
  • Lqcsup.dll - Signup English Language DLL
  • LQCUI2.dll - QuickCam User Interface Language
  • LQCWebCo.dll - ImageStudio Web Communication Resources
  • LQSend.dll - QuickSend Language Resource
  • LQSGal.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • Launcher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DE9B9D78-9346-49A7-AA35-D38A22EED6A0}' (runs on registration).
  • CamEntry.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6046CF19-5365-4DB0-BAEA-06036AE79820}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
  • ManifestEngine.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'LogitechSoftwareUpdate' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot.
3 Startup Files (All Users Run)
  • InstallHelper.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'LogitechRegisterVideoApplications' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\InstallHelper.exe" /register /runnow.
  • ISStart.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'LogitechGalleryRepair' which loads as C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe.
  • CameraAssistant.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'LogitechCameraAssistant' which loads as C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\CameraAssistant.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • Launcher.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\Launcher.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

CameraAssistant.exe
Memory:3.12 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0002368863%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00017316%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00006372%
0.015104% average
I/O reads/min:124 Bytes
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:0 Bytes
105.02 KB average

How do I remove Logitech QuickCam-Software?

You can uninstall Logitech QuickCam-Software from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Logitech QuickCam-Software, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Logitech QuickCam-Software.

HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#27,917

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 60.00%
Windows 7 26.36%
Windows 10 8.18%
Windows Vista 5.45%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 59.63%
Windows 7 Home Premium 19.27%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 4.59%
Windows 7 Professional 3.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.67%
Windows 10 Home 3.67%

Distribution by countryGeography

45.38% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
  Germany 45.38%
  Netherlands 20.17%
  United States 13.45%
  Belgium 9.24%
  DK 3.36%
  Austria 2.52%
  Switzerland 1.68%
  Spain 1.68%
  France 0.84%
  Poland 0.84%
  United Kingdom 0.84%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 17.65%
Hewlett-Packard 16.18%
GIGABYTE 13.24%
American Megatrends 11.76%
Intel 10.29%
Medion 10.29%
Sahara 5.88%
ASUS 5.88%
Acer 4.41%
Compaq 2.94%
MSI 1.47%
Common models
MEDIONPC MS-7204 4.60%
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Dell Dell DM051 2.30%
HP Compaq dc7600 Converti... 2.30%
MEDIONPC MS-7502 2.30%

About Logitech

Logitech develops products like peripheral devices for PCs, including keyboards, mice, microphones, game controllers and webcams.
Publisher URL: www.logitech.com

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