The softmon.exe process is the executable file for LANDesk Software Monitor, a software security solution which allows the users monitoring control over the security status of their computers, and updates for antivirus program, email, spyware, and firewall protection. LANDesk supports systems management, service management, security management, management solutions for organizations, and assets management. It is among the oldest companies that provide this kind of product. The LANDesk software runs well with devices running on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The PC's status security is determined by the anti-virus state and firewall protection. LANDesk Software Monitor may be switched on and off and may become outdated without being checked. Sometimes the user may just find out that the security software is not installed in the computer. LANDesk Software Monitor provides an update that the computer is in vulnerable state and the user options. LANDesk Software Monitor offers operation in four areas in the system:
• Management of the system’s lifecycle - Management Suite, Inventory Manager, Application Virtualization or more known as the creator of portable application
• Endpoint Security Management - Security Suite, Antivirus, Patch Manager
• Information Technology Automation - Process Manager
• Information Technology Service Management - Service Desk, Asset Lifecycle Manager
How can I stop softmon.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. softmon.exe. is used by Software Monitor, If you shut down softmon.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop softmon.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Software Monitor, 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 Software Monitor, 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 softmon.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 softmon.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if softmon.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 softmon.exe, belongs to, in this case Software Monitor