Startup program entry details:

LVCOMS (LVCOMS.EXE)

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Description:

Entry added when you install Logitech's ClickSmart, ImageStudio and QuickCam (older versions) webcam software. It allows the camera to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: LVCOMS
• Data:
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr\LVCOMS.EXE

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): LVCOMS
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command:
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr\LVCOMS.EXE

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name:
  • Logitech QuickCam
  • Logitech ImageStudio
  • Logitech ClickSmart
• Startup Value:
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr\LVCOMS.EXE

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] "C:\Program\Delade filer\Logitech\QCDriver2\LVCOMS.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Program\Delade filer\Logitech\QCDriver3\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Programmi\File comuni\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMS] C:\Archivos de programa\Archivos comunes\Logitech\QCDriver\LVCOMS.EXE

Other information:

• File location:
  • %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver
  • %ProgramFiles%\\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr
• File properties "Description": LVCom Server
• Purpose: Webcam support
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Logitech Inc.
• Product(s): Logitech QuickCam, Logitech ImageStudio, Logitech ClickSmart
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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