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Utilities and Operating System Software
What is lf.exe
The lf.exe file is an executable component program resource of the LaunchOnFly software, which is a Windows program classified as an alternative tool for the Start Menu and a hotkey management application that was developed by Arturs Sits. The lf.exe process is distributed alongside other EXE program files, certain SYS driver utilities, some DLL (Dynamic Link Library) modules, specific background process items and various components that are used and referenced by the LaunchOnFly program. This means the lf.exe file and these other component application resources are integrated into the system upon the installation of the LaunchOnFly program, which also means the lf.exe process is bundled into the installer distributions of the LaunchOnFly application. The lf.exe process and the LaunchOnFly program are embedded with support for widely used versions of Microsoft Windows.
How can I stop lf.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lf.exe. is used by Arturs Sits LaunchOnFly, If you shut down lf.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lf.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Arturs Sits LaunchOnFly, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Arturs Sits LaunchOnFly, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is lf.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if lf.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lf.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that lf.exe, belongs to, in this case Arturs Sits LaunchOnFly