Associated Program:
Lexmark Printer and Scanner Driver Module
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is lxcrmon.exe
The process lxcrmon.exe is a component of Lexmark drivers and software that allows the use of its printers and scanners. Lexmark is a manufacturer that specializes in printers and printer accessories, which include monochrome and color laser printers and inkjet printers with scanners. When the printing process fails or if the operating system is unable to start the print driver, a registry error related to the process lxcrmon.exe possibly exists. It is probable that the printer driver is unable to convert the data for printing into the form that is specific or recognized by the printer. If the failure in communication between the computer and the printer registers an error, it is often advisable to reinstall the printer driver. The driver is usually supplied with the device in a CD that can be installed by following the onscreen prompts. Another option is to search for the manufacturer's website and download the latest updated printer.
How can I stop lxcrmon.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lxcrmon.exe. is used by Lexmark Printer and Scanner Driver Module, If you shut down lxcrmon.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lxcrmon.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Lexmark Printer and Scanner 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.
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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 Lexmark Printer and Scanner 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 lxcrmon.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 lxcrmon.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lxcrmon.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 lxcrmon.exe, belongs to, in this case Lexmark Printer and Scanner Driver Module