LSSrvc.exe
LightScribe by Hewlett-Packard Company
Overview
LSSrvc.exe has 22 known versions, the most recent one is 1.18.24.1. It is started as a Windows Service called 'LightScribeService' with the name 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LightScribeService' and described as “Used by the LightScribe software components to support 3rd party disc labeling applications using the LightScribe COM Application Programming Interface (LSCAPI). This service needs to run for LightScribe direct disc labeling to work.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 70.36 KB. The programs LightScribe System Software, LightScribe System Software 1.14.17.1 and LightScribe System Software 1.14.25.1 have been observed as installing specific variations of LSSrvc.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0012% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.28 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.75 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 15 Bytes per minute for reads and 10 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is LSSrvc.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.
Details |
File name: | LSSrvc.exe |
Publisher: | Hewlett-Packard Company |
Product name: | LightScribe |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\common files\lightscribe\lssrvc.exe |
Windows Service |
Service name: | SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LightScribeService |
Display name: | LightScribeService |
Description: | “Used by the LightScribe software components to support 3rd party disc labeling applications using the LightScribe COM Application Programming Interface (LSCAPI). This service needs to run for LightScribe direct disc labeling to work.” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of LightScribe.)
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 DVD...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of LSSrvc.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- LightScribeService
- 'LightScribeService' (LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service)
All file variations of LSSrvc.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
48.72% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
20.51% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.33% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
6.41% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.13% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.49% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
2.56% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.92% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
0.64% |
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Windows XP Professional |
0.64% |
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Windows Vista™ Home Premium |
0.64% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 64.67% of LightScribe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Hewlett-Packard |
61.70% |
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Acer |
8.51% |
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Dell |
8.51% |
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ASUS |
8.51% |
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Toshiba |
4.26% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.13% |
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Medion |
2.13% |
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Gateway |
2.13% |
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Lenovo |
2.13% |
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