The process called lxdncoms.exe is an instance of an executable or EXE file, and is a component of the program Printer Communication System, which is developed by Lexmark International, Inc. Basically, lxdncoms.exe starts to run as a background process of Windows called lxdn_device, once it is added onto the computer, where it registers itself into a Windows registry, and stores on a folder location. If this software product is installed onto the computer system, lxdncoms.exe begins to run after its successful installation, and needs to remain stored. It must not be deleted or stopped, especially that it has a digital signature from Lexmark International, Inc. - VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer - G2, which makes it more essential to keep it running as a background service. The only time it must be deleted is when it is causing problems that affect the performance of the system. Speaking of system, lxdncoms.exe works with most versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
How can I stop lxdncoms.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. lxdncoms.exe. is used by Printer Communication System, If you shut down lxdncoms.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop lxdncoms.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 lxdncoms.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 lxdncoms.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if lxdncoms.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 lxdncoms.exe, belongs to, in this case Printer Communication System