Associated Program:
Logitech USB Receiver Device Driver Module and Logitech USB Mouse Function Driver Module
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is lhidusb.sys
The lhidusb.sys file is a system driver process that is used and referenced by Microsoft Windows and the Logitech USB Receiver Device Driver module, which is an applet built into the firmware components and driver software utilities of certain Logitech USB mouse devices. The lhidusb.sys process is also known as the Logitech USB Mouse Function Driver process and is distributed alongside other SYS driver utilities, certain executable program files, some DLL (Dynamic Link Library) modules, particular background process items and various components that are used and referenced by the associated Logitech USB mouse driver software distributions and firmware utilities. This also means the lhidusb.sys file and these components are installed in the system upon the installation of these associated firmware and driver software applications, and are also integrated into the installer distribution packages of these Logitech USB mouse drivers.
How can I stop lhidusb.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lhidusb.sys. is used by Logitech USB Receiver Device Driver Module and Logitech USB Mouse Function Driver Module, If you shut down lhidusb.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lhidusb.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Logitech USB Receiver Device Driver Module and Logitech USB Mouse Function Driver Module, 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 USB Receiver Device Driver Module and Logitech USB Mouse Function Driver Module, 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 lhidusb.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 lhidusb.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lhidusb.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 lhidusb.sys, belongs to, in this case Logitech USB Receiver Device Driver Module and Logitech USB Mouse Function Driver Module