Startup program entry details:

QCDriverInstaller (Lqdsw.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Normally leave to run at start-up - typically required for the program to function properly or for security/safety reasons

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Description:

Launches the camera driver setup wizard on the first reboot after installing Logitech's ClickSmart, ImageStudio and QuickCam (older versions) webcam software

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: QCDriverInstaller
• Data:
  • C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Logitech\QCDriver\Lqdsw.exe /addrun /l 1033 /LaunchAtStart
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr\Lqdsw.exe /addrun /l 1033 /LaunchAtStart
  • C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Logitech\QCDRIV~2\Lqdsw.exe /addrun /l 1033 /LaunchAtStart

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QCDriverInstaller] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Logitech\QCDriver\Lqdsw.exe /addrun /l 1033 /LaunchAtStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QCDriverInstaller] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr\Lqdsw.exe /addrun /l 1033 /LaunchAtStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QCDriverInstaller] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Logitech\QCDRIV~2\Lqdsw.exe /addrun /l 1033 /LaunchAtStart

Other information:

• File location:
  • %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Logitech\QCDriver
  • %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Logitech\CamDrvr
  • %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\Logitech\QCDRIV~2
• File properties "Description": Logitech QuickCam Driver Setup Wizard
• Purpose: Driver installer
• 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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