Logitech Desktop Messenger

Logitech Desktop Messenger

by Logitech Inc.

What is Logitech Desktop Messenger?

Logitech Desktop Messenger is software application developed by Logitech Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 36.08% of installations running this operating system. Logitech Desktop Messenger's installer is typically 10.00 MB in size and installs around 59 files. The most common release is 2.52.18 with 37.26% of all installations currently using this version.

Logitech Desktop Messenger is most popular in the United States with 59.54% of installations residing in this country.

Logitech Desktop Messenger adds 3 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Logitech Desktop Messenger is known to create 3 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Logitech Desktop Messenger?

Logitech Desktop Messenger (LDM) is a software utility designed to provide Logitech product users with the latest updates and information. It automatically updates and downloads the most recent patches, software updates, and other relevant information for users' Logitech products, including mice, keyboards, webcams, and other desktop peripherals. Users are notified of the availability of updates through this software. Like other Logitech software, the installation of Logitech Desktop Messenger is optional, and users can choose to opt out without affecting the functionality of their Logitech peripherals. Logitech Desktop Messenger is typically included with most versions of Logitech's proprietary software, such as SetPoint, MouseWare, and iTouch, which come bundled with the product.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe'.
  • runner.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe'.
  • LogitechDesktopMessenger_AVG_RESTORED.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Logitech Desktop Messenger' (runs weekly on Mondays at 10:00).
  • LDMConf.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Update- und Informations-Manager' (runs weekly on Mondays at 10:00).
  • runner.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Logitech online update program' (runs weekly on Mondays at 10:00).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Logitech Desktop Messenger.lnk_FolderCommonAppdata.
Registry entries:
  • LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'LDM' and executes as C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.logitech.com
Support:
https://www.logitech.com/support
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger
Uninstaller:
RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\09\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9
Size:
10.00 MB
Language:
English

Logitech Desktop Messenger Executable Details

Primary executable:
LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe
Name:
Logitech Desktop Messenger
Path:
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe
MD5:
5588812731c64305f2579dd8215037e0
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Logitech Desktop Messenger
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
4e9d248259f9c06bf5ff30afb461f300
EXE
ea2944944e93bbc8e4b6259c8026f927
DLL
38edef2f75690e9d82d61b3ddfe61ee9
EXE
321523e4adcee7fc3b09d89fbc454c60
DLL
1c841a8312211e5d2db16b9197e708f1
EXE
3e875e5e14eb20230d11fa755bb8061f
EXE
5588812731c64305f2579dd8215037e0
DLL
1e74dffd0c9c9ca885159fd1f0b2dd36
DLL
4ea2584a31d39f367ed012c7ef1489e1
DLL
8ec5211cebb1d293b9e6f552f03c0659