The lmiguardiansvc.exe process is also known as the LMIGuardianSvc which was created by the LogMeIn, Inc. The LMIGuardianSvc is considered to be the core of LogMeIn Windows Service. The proprietary remote desktop protocol by the LogMeIn remote access is typically submitted through SSL. Users usually benefit from this program with the program’s ability to access remote desktops using either a web portal or the LogMeIn Ignition stand-alone application. It connects the remote desktop with a local computer with the use of SSL over UDP or TCP and making use of NAT traversal techniques to reach peer-to-peer connectivity when it is available. Mobile workers and consumers use LogMeIn solutions in order to back up and gain access to their remote computers online. There are multiple options for remote desktop control which includes the access from a Windows laptop, computer, or Pocket PC to increase their productivity and mobility. The LogMeIn service can remotely manage, support and backup a vast number of desktops, servers, laptops, etc. and this makes IT services and businesses reliant on this program.
How can I stop lmiguardiansvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lmiguardiansvc.exe. is used by LMIGuardianSvc, If you shut down lmiguardiansvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lmiguardiansvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is LMIGuardianSvc, 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 LMIGuardianSvc, 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 lmiguardiansvc.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 lmiguardiansvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lmiguardiansvc.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 lmiguardiansvc.exe, belongs to, in this case LMIGuardianSvc