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Ltsvc.exe: What Is It & How to Uninstall It

Use uninstaller software to get rid of problematic files

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Updated onMarch 4, 2024

updated onMarch 4, 2024

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Ltsvc.exe is a service that runs in the background as long as your PC is running, but it can be stopped or started by you at any time.

It monitors and controls many of the functions of LabTech, including software updates, license checking, task scheduling, and more. If unnecessary, we show you how to remove it from your PC.

What is Ltsvc EXE used for?

The ltsvc.exe file is a process belonging to the LabTech Monitoring Service by LabTech Software. This program is a non-essential process but should not be terminated unless suspected of causing problems.

It can be used to check the server’s status from a remote location, or it can be used locally on the server itself.

What is a LabTech monitoring service?

Let’s start with the basics. Labtech Software is a company that provides software to manage your IT infrastructure. You can use it tomonitor and manage any device on your network, including servers, workstations, printers, routers, and more.

If you’ve already purchased Labtech software, you may see an EXE file in the folder where you installed it usually in:C:\Program Files

The EXE files are used by Labtech software to install updates or perform maintenance tasks. For instance, ltsvc.exe generates alerts when errors occur on monitored computers.

Monitoring is broken down into two components; alerts and reporting. Alerts are actions that can be taken when a certain condition is met. Reporting provides information about the current state of your LabTech environment in real-time or at specified intervals.

Monitoring services are ideal for small businesses with no dedicated IT staff where the full functionality of monitoring software can be used at a fraction of the cost of hiring an outsourced IT support company.

This utility is designed to help you perform several actions, such as:

For any avoidance of doubt, ltsvc.exe is a legitimate process that LabTech MSP signs. Its size should be roughly around 13MB.

Any other facts that deviate from these should indicate that the file has either become obsolete or a virus masquerading as the real thing. In such a case, the file should be removed from your PC.

How do I manually remove the LTS service for LabTech?

1. Run DISM and SFC scans

2. Scan for viruses

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Once you’re done, ensure also totake care of remnant files. You may not think that old versions of software are a big deal. But they can be a security risk and evenslow down your computer.

Old versions of software may have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit, so it’s a good idea to do a cleanup to be on the safe side.

4. Perform a System Restore

You could also try:

That brings us to the end of this article, but be sure to check out related literature on other errors, such as themediaget.exe, to see what it is and whether to remove it.

To see how to fix problems with another process, be sure to read ourWhat is VSServer.exe and how to get rid of itguide.

Have you encountered the ltsvc.exe file, and what problem did it cause you? Let us know in the comments section below.

Ltsvc.exe: What Is It & How to Uninstall It#

What is Ltsvc EXE used for?#

How do I manually remove the LTS service for LabTech?#

1. Run DISM and SFC scans#

2. Scan for viruses#

3. Uninstall related software#

4. Perform a System Restore#