Logitech Updater
What is Logitech Updater?
Logitech Updater is the software update program that runs with Windows in the background and checks for updates, and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. The program can be configured by the user for maintaining a schedule for when to check the remote server for periodic software updates. If it finds an item to download, it will download and install the new update.
It is designed to keep any Logitech devices and drivers up to date.
Overview
The most used version is 1.70, 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. 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 main program executable is SrvLnch.exe. The software installer includes 201 files and is usually about 1.28 MB (1,337,318 bytes). LogitechUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
Program details
URL: www.logitech.com
Help link: www.logitech.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{53735ECE-E461-4FD0-B742-23A352436D3A}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.28 MB
Files installed by Logitech Updater
| Program executable: | SrvLnch.exe |
| Name: | Logitech QuickCam |
| Service Launcher |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\SrvLnch.exe |
| MD5: | f6ab6d70be5d8b622406899c5f538387 |
Additional files:
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SrvLnch.exe - Logitech QuickCam (Service Launcher)
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CdlsHand.exe - Productivity Software Common Files (Handler for Logitech Cordless Devices)
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CdlsHdps.dll - Proxy Stub Dll for Cordless Handler
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Cdlsres.dll - Cordless Handler Resource Module
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LGMSGHK.DLL - Logitech Message Hook Library
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WebColct.exe - Logitech Server for Internet Browsers
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WebColps.dll - Proxy Stub Dll for Browser Collector
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CamExL20.dll - Audio and Video USB Camera
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LWComCtl.dll - Logitech WingMan Software (Logitech WingMan Common Controls)
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LWCtPl.dll - Logitech Game Controller Properties
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LWEMon.exe - Logitech WingMan Event Monitor
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LWGStore.dll - Logitech WingMan Gamestore
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LWPd3DP.dll - Logitech Extreme 3D Pro
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LWPdA2.dll - Logitech WingMan Attack 2
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LWPdA3.dll - Logitech Attack 3
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LWPdBCAT.dll - Logitech MOMO Racing
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LWPdBuc.dll - Logitech Driving Force Wheel
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LWPdCLIP.dll
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LWPdDFP.dll - Logitech Driving Force Pro
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LWPdDOM.dll - Logitech Force 3D Pro
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LWPdED3.dll - Logitech WingMan Extreme Digital 3D
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LWPdF.dll - Logitech WingMan Force
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LWPdF1u.dll - Logitech WingMan Formula USB
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LWPdF3D.dll - Logitech WingMan Force 3D
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LWPdF3DP.dll - Logitech WingMan Strike Force 3D
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LWPdFF.dll - Logitech WingMan Formula Force
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LWPdFFL.dll - Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP
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LWPdFFM.dll - Logitech WingMan Force Feedback Mouse
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LWPdFL.dll - Logitech WingMan Formula GP
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LWPdFMO.dll - Logitech MOMO Force
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LWPdGA.dll - Logitech WingMan Action Gamepad
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LWPdGAR.dll
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LWPdGF.dll - Logitech WingMan RumblePad
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LWPdGF2.dll - Logitech RumblePad 2
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LWPEMDwn.dll - Logitech Installer Helper
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LWTest.exe - Logitech WingMan Test Utility
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W2kDAPI.dll - Logitech Win2000 Driver API COM Abstraction DLL
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W2KDInst.dll - Logitech Win2K Driver Installation DLL
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W9xDAPI.dll - Logitech Win9x Driver API COM Abstraction DLL
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W9XdInst.dll - Logitech Win9x Driver Installation DLL
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WmJoyFrc.dll - Logitech Force Feedback Driver
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WMWizard.dll - Logitech Gaming Driver Wizard
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AIMPlugn.dll - Logitech Camera Software (LCM AIM Plugin)
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WMWizard.exe - Logitech Gaming Software
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lvdene.dll - Logitech Pocket Digital (Pocket Digital Detail driver)
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LogitechUpdate.exe - Logitech Updater (LU) (Logitech Updater)
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LULnchr.exe
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CamSync.exe - Logitech ImageStudio (CamSync)
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CWHelper.dll - Camera Connection Wizard Helper DLL
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DECAL.dll - Decal Driver
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decalWIA.dll - Decal WIA minidriver
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HPortal.dll - Hydra Video Portal COM Objectt
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HVideoS.exe - HVideoS COM Server
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HVideoSp.dll - HVideoSps Proxy DLL
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LCamSync.dll - CamSync Resource DLL
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LCM16.DLL - Config Manager 16bit Thunk
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LCM32.dll - Configuration Manager 32bit thunk
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LDecal.dll - Decal resource DLL
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LDSCTwai.dll - Logitech DSC Data Source Resources
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LHPortal.dll - Hydra Video Portal Resource
Behaviors exhibited
3 Services
- SrvLnch.exe runs as a service named 'LVSrvLauncher' (LVSrvLauncher) "Launcher for Logitech Video Components.".
- LVPrcSrv.exe runs as a service named 'Logitech Process Monitor' (LVPrcSrv) "Webcam Effects Helper.".
- LBTServ.exe runs as a service named 'Logitech Bluetooth Service' (LBTServ).
Startup File (User Run)
- LWEMon.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Start WingMan Profiler' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Profiler\lwemon.exe" /noui.
4 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- CamWizrd.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CamWizard' which loads as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDRV\BIN\CamWizrd.exe.
- KHALMNPR.EXE is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\khalshared\KHALMNPR.EXE".
- LVComSX.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'LVCOMSX' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\LComMgr\LVComSX.exe".
- Communications_Helper.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'LogitechCommunicationsManager' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe".
How do I remove Logitech Updater?
You can uninstall Logitech Updater 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 Logitech Updater, 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 Logitech Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 48%
Win Vista 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
49.61% |
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| Windows 7 |
25.85% |
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| Windows XP |
20.46% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.07% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
40.04% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.02% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.13% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
5.45% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.23% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.45% |
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Geography
80.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.25% |
| United Kingdom |
7.19% |
| Canada |
4.28% |
| Australia |
3.05% |
| Israel |
1.16% |
| New Zealand |
0.58% |
| Croatia |
0.36% |
| Ireland |
0.29% |
| South Africa |
0.22% |
| France |
0.22% |
| Japan |
0.15% |
| Philippines |
0.15% |
| Estonia |
0.15% |
| Netherlands |
0.15% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
38.93% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
26.01% |
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| Toshiba |
9.90% |
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| Intel |
5.87% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.54% |
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| Acer |
5.37% |
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| Gateway |
3.52% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.35% |
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| Sahara |
1.17% |
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| ASUS |
0.67% |
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| Lenovo |
0.67% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 530 |
11.18% |
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| Dell Dell XPS420 |
3.63% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530s |
3.02% |
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| Dell Dimension E521 |
2.72% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1525 |
2.72% |
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| Dell Inspiron 531 |
2.72% |
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About Logitech
Logitech develops products like peripheral devices for PCs, including keyboards, mice, microphones, game controllers and webcams.
Publisher URL: www.logitech.com