Startup program entry details:

Logitech Desktop Messenger (ldmconf.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:

Installed with older versions of the software for Logitech products. Configures the options for Logitech Desktop Messenger to activate notifications about software upgrades and/or new products, services and special offers

Startup information:

Common/User Startup (Start → All Programs → Startup)

• Shortcut location (XP): C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk
• Shortcut location (Vista/7): N/A
• Target: "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe" /start

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): Logitech Desktop Messenger
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: C:\PROGRA~1\Logitech\DESKTO~1\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe /start

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

• Name: LDMConf Application
• Link Command: C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe /start

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Programfiler\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Programmi\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk = C:\Archivos de programa\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program
• File properties "Description": LDMConf MFC Application
• Purpose: Product/update notifications
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: Logitech Inc.
• Product(s): Logitech Desktop Messenger, MouseWare
• Tested: Yes

Note:

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

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