LightScribe System Software 1.12.33.2
What is LightScribe System Software?
The LightScribe System Software (LSS) is required for proper operation of your LightScribe system. Updates are released regularly to support new hardware or recently introduced LightScribe CDs and DVDs, and will ensure optimal and reliable operation of your LightScribe Labeling system.
About (from LightScribe)
A LightScribe-enabled optical drive. Although LightScribe technology makes use of existing hardware, additional hardware and firmware components are required to enable LightScribe labeling. LightScribe System Software; this is very similar to a device driver but is specific to LightScribe commands. Each hardware manufa... Read more
Overview
It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named LSSrvc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 23 files and is usually about 27.59 MB (28,929,989 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.lightscribe.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{582287DA-0806-4AC0-BF19-C15E3A466034}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 27.59 MB
Files installed by LightScribe System Software 1.12.33.2
| Program executable: | LSSrvc.exe |
| Name: | LightScribe |
| LightScribe Service |
| Signed by: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe |
| MD5: | 984ecb68ed2a2b2e6a544e87e24fba2d |
Additional files:
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LightScribeControlPanel.exe (by Hewlett-Packard Company) - LightScribe
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LSCAPI.dll (by Hewlett-Packard Company)
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LSDrComm.dll
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LSLauncher.exe
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LSLog.dll
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LSPrintDialog.exe - LightScribe Print Options Dialog
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LSPrintingDialog.exe - LightScribe Printing Dialog
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LSPrintLauncher.dll
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LSPrtEn.dll
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LSRunOnce.exe
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LSSMsg.dll
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LSSProxy.dll
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LSSrvc.exe - LightScribe Service
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QtCore4.dll (by Trolltech ASA) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Trolltech ASA)
Behaviors exhibited
Autoplay Handler
- LSLauncher.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'LightScribeOnArrivalAP' with the ProgID of 'LightScribe.AutoPlayHandler' and the action verb 'LabelLightScribeDisc.
Service
- LSSrvc.exe runs as a service named 'LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service' (LightScribeService) "Used by the LightScribe software components to support 3rd party disc labeling applications using the LightScribe COM Application Programming Interface (LSCAPI). This service needs to run for LightScribe direct disc labeling to work.".
Startup File (User Run)
- LightScribeControlPanel.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'LightScribe Control Panel' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LightScribeControlPanel.exe -hidden.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| LightScribeControlPanel.exe |
| Memory: | 4.73 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0005907812% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00041771% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00017307% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 1,426 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 13 Bytes | |
How do I remove LightScribe System Software?
You can uninstall LightScribe System Software from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program LightScribe System Software 1.12.33.2, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove LightScribe System Software.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 72%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
86.16% |
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| Windows XP |
7.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
6.34% |
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| Windows 10 |
0.49% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
74.90% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
9.86% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.04% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.14% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.15% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
0.91% |
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Geography
46.99% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
46.99% |
| France |
8.10% |
| United Kingdom |
5.96% |
| Italy |
5.42% |
| Germany |
4.82% |
| Canada |
3.28% |
| Spain |
2.41% |
| Sweden |
1.87% |
| Australia |
1.67% |
| Belgium |
1.61% |
| Netherlands |
1.47% |
| Brazil |
1.41% |
| Finland |
1.07% |
| Norway |
1.07% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
94.25% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.00% |
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| Dell |
0.96% |
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| Intel |
0.78% |
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| ASUS |
0.78% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.70% |
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| Acer |
0.17% |
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| Sahara |
0.17% |
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| Toshiba |
0.17% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
27.43% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
17.36% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
10.86% |
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| HP G60 Notebook PC |
10.24% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
7.48% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
7.39% |
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Publisher URL: www.lightscribe.com