Executable file extension lxeacoms.exe is related to a process generally called Printer Communication System. The process appears to be a communication utility between the system and the Lexmark printer connected to the PC. This is installed together with the driver for the printer. The file has not been flagged as a system threat, although it has given driver errors on several occasions for a number of users. The most common error involves the system blocking the driver file. While users have allowed their firewall protection service to accept the file and let it run uninterrupted, the driver error seemed to persist. The general recommendation given by users, who were successful in correcting the error, is to uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver. The file has a standard disk path of C:\Windows\System 32\lxeacoms.exe. Known file size installed in Windows 7 PCs is 598,696 bytes. The file is digitally-signed, and verified by Lexmark International, Inc.
How can I stop lxeacoms.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lxeacoms.exe. is used by Printer Communication System, If you shut down lxeacoms.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lxeacoms.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Printer Communication System, 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 Printer Communication System, 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 lxeacoms.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 lxeacoms.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lxeacoms.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 lxeacoms.exe, belongs to, in this case Printer Communication System