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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1.18.24.1 4.49%
1.18.23.1 3.21%
1.18.22.2 7.05%
1.18.21.1 0.64%
1.18.20.1 6.41%
1.18.18.1 7.05%
1.18.17.1 3.21%
1.18.16.1 1.92%
1.18.15.1 8.33%
1.18.11.1 3.85%
1.18.10.2 0.64%
1.18.8.1 10.90%
1.18.6.1 5.13%
1.18.5.1 3.85%
1.18.3.2 5.77%
1.14.25.1 4.49%
1.14.17.1 3.85%
1.12.37.1 1.28%
1.4.142.1 6.41%
1.4.136.1 4.49%
1.4.124.1 5.13%
1.4.62.1 1.92%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

LSSrvc.exe

LightScribe by Hewlett-Packard Company

Remove LSSrvc.exe
Version:   1.14.17.1
MD5:   abf90fc5a127f481219b873c1b8dfc1c
SHA1:   d51a1e271fbcc50a756d1a10bd3153e3fcfec63e
SHA256:   465188183b2848c11743b2a6b987b307d30f636e4958e60766336479473dd121

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.

Overview

LSSrvc.exe runs as a service under the name LightScribeService (SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LightScribeService) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including LightScribe System Software 1.14.17.1 published by LightScribe and LightScribe System Software published by LightScribe.

DetailsDetails

File name:LSSrvc.exe
Publisher:Hewlett-Packard Company
Product name:LightScribe
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\common files\lightscribe\lssrvc.exe
File version:1.14.17.1
Size:72 KB (73,728 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
Entropy:5.238536
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
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

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • LightScribeService
  • 'LightScribeService' (LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
Memory
Private memory:1.09 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):3.2 MB
Private (minimum):2.79 MB
Non-paged memory:1.09 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:37.68 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):38.68 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:2.82 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):3.7 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:2
12
Handles:59
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\common files\lightscribe\lssrvc.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
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
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 48.72%
Windows Vista Home Premium 20.51%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.33%
Windows Vista Home Basic 6.41%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.13%
Windows 7 Professional 4.49%
Windows 8 Pro 2.56%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.92%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.64%
Windows XP Professional 0.64%
Windows Vista™ Home Premium 0.64%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 64.67% of LightScribe.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 61.70%
Acer 8.51%
Dell 8.51%
ASUS 8.51%
Toshiba 4.26%
GIGABYTE 2.13%
Medion 2.13%
Gateway 2.13%
Lenovo 2.13%
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