Associated Program:
LightScribe or Win AVI HelixSDK
Programm Category:
Video and Audio Software
What is lsburnwatcher.exe
LightScribe Burn Watcher is the service name of the process called lsburnwatcher.exe, which is a type of an executable or EXE file, and is a component of the program LightScribe, also referred to as Win AVI HelixSDK, which is created by Hewlett-Packard Company, otherwise known as HP. LightScribe is a software product that is used to burn labels onto DVDs, so lsburnwatcher.exe is a file that is basically enabled to complete the main functionality of the program. Likewise, lsburnwatcher.exe is downloaded onto the computer with DVD drives that features LightScribe technology. It is advisable to keep this file working and functional, and must not be removed, but rather continue to run in the background. In addition to that, lsburnwatcher.exe is a type of a Windows process, which implies that it works with most, if not all versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, such as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
How can I stop lsburnwatcher.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lsburnwatcher.exe. is used by LightScribe or Win AVI HelixSDK, If you shut down lsburnwatcher.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lsburnwatcher.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is LightScribe or Win AVI HelixSDK, 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 LightScribe or Win AVI HelixSDK, 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 lsburnwatcher.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 lsburnwatcher.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lsburnwatcher.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 lsburnwatcher.exe, belongs to, in this case LightScribe or Win AVI HelixSDK