Associated Program:
Logitech SetPoint or Logicool SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver or Logitech SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is lhidfilt.sys
Known by the service name Logitech HID Filter Driver, the process lhidfilt.sys is an instance of a driver file, and is a component of the software Logitech SetPoint, also referred to as Logitech SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver, or Logicool SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver, which is developed by Logitech Inc. This file is not just an essential part of the software that houses it, but also a digitally signed process (Logitech - Symantec Time Stamping Services Signer - G3), and it is advisable to remain stored and running in the background. With that said, lhidfilt.sys is a process that must not be terminated, stopped or deleted at all, but continuously running as a background service. Other than that, lhidfilt.sys is a driver file that is compatible with most or all versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, simply called as Windows operating system or Windows OS, and include Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME.
How can I stop lhidfilt.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lhidfilt.sys. is used by Logitech SetPoint or Logicool SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver or Logitech SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver, If you shut down lhidfilt.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lhidfilt.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Logitech SetPoint or Logicool SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver or Logitech SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver, 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 Logitech SetPoint or Logicool SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver or Logitech SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver, 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 lhidfilt.sys 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 lhidfilt.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lhidfilt.sys. 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 lhidfilt.sys, belongs to, in this case Logitech SetPoint or Logicool SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver or Logitech SetPoint KMDF HID Filter Driver