Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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LSLauncher.exe
LightScribe by Hewlett-Packard Company (Signed)
| Version: | 1.10.23.1 |
| MD5: | 6077207cad29b8969778e01459b54953 |
| SHA1: | 8b8069de7865602967b2d90b3610ef4424fc1326 |
| SHA256: | 161d462bdbe275be727ede90c13e51788d3edfcadb194874da71f0b4754b98f0 |
What is LSLauncher.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
lslauncher.exe configures an autoplay handler withing explorer.exe named LightScribeOnArrivalAP that will launch the program automatically. This is typically installed with the program LightScribe System Software 1.10.23.1 published by LightScribe. The file is digitally signed by Hewlett-Packard Company which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | lslauncher.exe |
| Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Product name: | LightScribe |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\common files\lightscribe\lslauncher.exe |
| File version: | 1.10.23.1 |
| Size: | 436 KB (446,464 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, June 6, 2012 |
| Digital DNA |
| Entropy: | 5.765915 |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
“A LightScribe-enabled optical drive. Although LightScribe technology makes use of existing hardware, additional hardware and firmware components are required to enable LightScribe labeling. LightScribe System Software; this is very similar to a device driver but is specific to LightScribe commands. Each hardware manufacturer will provide the optimal version for their systems, but universal versions are also available in our Downloads se...”
Behaviors
Autoplay handler
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
- Handler name 'LightScribeOnArrivalAP'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
53.97% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Basic |
11.11% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.52% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
3.17% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
1.59% |
|
| Windows Vista Business |
1.59% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
1.59% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
1.59% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.59% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 51.67% of LightScribe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
|
| Dell |
13.04% |
|
| ASUS |
8.70% |
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| Acer |
8.70% |
|
| Medion |
4.35% |
|
| Gateway |
4.35% |
|
| Toshiba |
4.35% |
|
| Lenovo |
4.35% |
|
| Samsung |
2.17% |
|
