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
DLL
a199b7d2043e1ae1423ae32ca8f4fd52
DLL
8af5aca4f39f18d6187a62e9b8cf72d8
DLL
3141ac2e6787157dbf9cd305eea796e0
DLL
adc5a0809bf214f2ec78d0611828cc17
DLL
ae4e20b8c89f3b697affea577c2b9bfd
DLL
ac9129d6d06ddbcc69dce3a146419590
DLL
b591cb4d3c4372e90f0fdd3a84fe5568
DLL
8706d05c2dbe9d31c795ff31772e236a
DLL
62038f520cca95e72ddf7062a6e8b400