Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1.18.27.10 10.45%
1.18.26.7 4.48%
1.18.24.1 1.49%
1.18.23.1 1.49%
1.18.23.1 1.49%
1.18.22.2 7.46%
1.18.20.1 4.48%
1.18.18.1 13.43%
1.18.15.1 1.49%
1.18.11.1 4.48%
1.18.9.1 1.49%
1.18.8.1 14.93%
1.18.6.1 7.46%
1.17.90.1 1.49%
1.14.19.1 1.49%
1.14.17.1 4.48%
1.12.37.1 1.49%
1.12.33.2 7.46%
1.10.27.1 1.49%
1.10.13.1 5.97%
1.6.43.1 1.49%

Relationships

PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
kernel32.dll
CloseHandle, WaitForSingleObject, CreateMutexA, CreateMutexW, ReleaseMutex, WideCharToMultiByte, lstrlenW, GetLastError, GetCurrentProcess, Sleep, GetModuleFileNameW, GetModuleHandleW, FreeLibrary, LoadLibraryW, GetCommandLineW, InterlockedExchange, GetACP, GetLocaleInfoA, GetThreadLocale, GetVersionExA, InterlockedCompareExchange, GetStartupInfoA, TerminateProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCommandLineA, GetUserDefaultUILanguage, CreateDirectoryA, MultiByteToWideChar, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement
msvcp80.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoCreateInstance
qtgui4.dll
DllMain
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW, SHGetFolderPathA
shlwapi.dll
PathAppendW, PathAppendA
user32.dll
FindWindowA, FindWindowW, SendMessageTimeoutA, SendMessageTimeoutW
version.dll
GetFileVersionInfoW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW, VerQueryValueW

lightscribecontrolpanel.exe

LightScribe by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)

Remove lightscribecontrolpanel.exe
Version:   1.17.90.1
MD5:   a3f76042c7f8c98e2bd614f16e8b4c42
SHA1:   a80c17fcbb338260a92d95a40790427d2a060ae4
SHA256:   5a6edb38e41802a2350a67fd1e118d95f024cacb6091d51ffac41da6d759d7ed

What is lightscribecontrolpanel.exe?

HP LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology that uses specially coated recordable CD and DVD media to produce laser-etched labels with text or graphics, as opposed to stick-on labels and printable discs.

Overview

lightscribecontrolpanel.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). This is typically installed with the program LightScribe System Software 1.17.90.1 published by LightScribe. The file is digitally signed by Hewlett-Packard Company which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:lightscribecontrolpanel.exe
Publisher:Hewlett-Packard Company
Product name:LightScribe
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\common files\lightscribe\lightscribecontrolpanel.exe
Original name:LightScribeContolPanel.exe
File version:1.17.90.1
Size:2.28 MB (2,387,968 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Hewlett-Packard Company
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Expiration date:Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
LightScribe System Software
 LightScribe
12% remove
The LightScribe System Software (LSS) is required for proper operation of your LightScribe system. Updates are released regularly to support new hardware or recently introduced LightScribe CDs and DVDs, and will ensure optimal and reliable operation of your LightScribe Labeling system.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'LightScribe Control Panel' → C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LightScribeControlPanel.exe -hidden

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.57%
Windows Vista Home Premium 21.43%
Windows 7 Ultimate 19.05%
Windows 8 Pro 14.29%
Windows 8 Enterprise 4.76%
Windows Vista Business 2.38%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.38%
Windows 7 Professional 2.38%
Windows 8 2.38%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.38%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 27.50% of LightScribe.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 65.12%
ASUS 13.95%
Dell 9.30%
GIGABYTE 6.98%
Medion 4.65%
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