Startup program entry details:

LogitechQuickCamRibbon (LWS.exe)

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

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

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Description:

Loads versions of the Logitech Webcam Software and is required to support features such as face tracking. If enabled, System Tray access is also available to the main user interface "ribbon" - otherwise you'll have to use the desktop shortcut or Start menu to display it. Run it manually when required unless you use it all the time

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: LogitechQuickCamRibbon
• Data: "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): LWS
• Startup Item (Vista/7): LWS.exe
• Command: "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide

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

• Name: LWS.exe
• Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Programme\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Arquivos de programas\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "C:\Programmi\Logitech\Logitech WebCam Software\LWS.exe" /hide

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%
• File properties "Description": Camera Software
• Purpose: Webcam support
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop
• Vendor/Publisher: Logitech Inc.
• Product(s): Logitech Webcam Software with Vid
• 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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