Startup program entry details:

LogitechVideo[inspector] (InstallHelper.exe)

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Description:

Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and used to monitor and register video applications that can use the webcam. It isn't normally running but you could disable it and re-enable it before you install supported applications

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: LogitechVideo[inspector]
• Data: C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\InstallHelper.exe /inspect

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): InstallHelper
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\InstallHelper.exe /inspect

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

• Name: Logitech QuickCam
• Startup Value: C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\InstallHelper.exe /inspect

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideo[inspector]] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\InstallHelper.exe /inspect
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideo[inspector]] C:\Archivos de programa\Logitech\Video\InstallHelper.exe /inspect
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideo[inspector]] C:\Programfiler\Logitech\Video\InstallHelper.exe /inspect
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideo[inspector]] C:\Programme\Acer\OrbiCam\InstallHelper.exe /inspect

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Logitech\Video
• File properties "Description": Install Helper
• Purpose: Webcam support
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Logitech Inc.
• Product(s): Logitech QuickCam
• 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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