lsm.exe
lsm.exe
Process name: lsm.exe
Application using this process: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for lsm.exe problems
What is lsm.exe doing on my computer?
The implementation of the process lsm.exe is in relation with the Local Session Manager Service of the Microsoft Windows Operating System and is associated with the System Management task of the platform.
The presence of the lsm.exe process can be seen mostly under the Microsoft Windows Vista environment, where it functions by managing the connections related to the terminal server on the hosted machine. Under the Microsoft Windows Vista platform, the uses of the file lsm.exe are not limited to the Remote Desktop sessions that involve remote computer machine users similar to those found in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2003 environments.
The protocol representation of the process lsm.exe is based on RPC, which is commonly utilized for remote configuration and querying of the different aspects associated with the terminal server. As a sample of the implementation of the process lsm.exe, the protocol can be invoked to find out how many active sessions are simultaneously running on the terminal server at any given time.
lsm.exe is a system process that is needed for your PC to work properly. It should not be removed.
The lsm.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System on your PC, the commands contained in lsm.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a lsm.exe process (also called a task).
Is lsm.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The lsm.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove lsm.exe?
Since lsm.exe is a system process it should not be stopped. The process is required for your PC to work properly. Also the corresponding software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System should not be uninstalled.
Is lsm.exe CPU intensive?
This process is considered to be CPU intensive. Without proper management, CPU intensive processes can manipulate system resources causing speed loss. Check the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System settings to see if you can turn off unneeded modules or services.
Why is lsm.exe giving me errors?
System process issues are mainly a result of conflicting applications running on your PC. Consider uninstalling any applications you are not using. Then reboot your computer.
Browse process directory by name
Process Library is the unique and indispensable process listing database since 2004 Now counting 140,000 processes and 55,000 DLLs.