Startup program entry details:

Logitech Utility (Logi_MwX.Exe)

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Description:

Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as "SmartMove". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: Logitech Utility
• Data: Logi_MwX.Exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): Logi_MwX
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: Logi_MwX.Exe

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: MouseWare
• Startup Value: Logi_MwX.Exe

Log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Utility] Logi_MwX.Exe

Other information:

• File location: %Windir%
• File properties "Description": Logitech Launcher Application
• Purpose: Mouse support
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: Logitech Inc.
• Product(s): MouseWare
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %Windir% - refers to the Windows installation folder; by default this is C:\Windows (9x/Me/XP/Vista/7) or C:\Winnt (NT/2K)
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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