lmpdpsrv.exe
What is lmpdpsrv.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The lmpdpsrv.exe process is an executable application installed as a part of Lexmark Printer Driver Plus. It is also known as PDP RPC Server. PDP means Printer Driver Plus while RPC means Remote Procedure Calling. This process allows network access to your Lexmark Printer.
The lmpdpsrv.exe application is currently registered to Lexmark International but was originally created by the DeviceGuys in 1994. The company was later acquired by a document imaging group of communications, chip maker Conexant Systems in 1999. In 2001, it was spun out as a privately held company under its new name, ViewAhead Technology, Inc. ViewAhead designs semi-conductor chips and complementary software used in multi-function devices that combine printer, fax, scanner or copier into one unit.
The application lmpdpsrv.exe pops up after the installation of a Lexmark Printer. It is an essential component needed by the printer to run, thus it should not be altered or uninstalled. If you uninstall the lmpdpsrv.exe process, you will loose all your speed dial information. The printer will no longer work including its access over the network.
The file lmpdpsrv.exe is commonly located in a subfolder of C:/Windows/System32 or mostly in C:/Windows/System32/spool/DRIVERS/W32X86/. It has a known file size of 45056 bytes on Windows XP.
The process lmpdpsrv.exe runs on local TCP port 1026. It has no visible window and not an essential process to the Windows operating system. However, it cannot be removed if you want to ensure the stability and acquire the complete function of the printer software to which it is attached.
The process lmpdpsrv.exe is related to the following processes which are required for all Lexmark printers to work properly: lexbces.exe, lexpps.exe, lexstart.exe, lxdboxcp.exe, lxdboxcp.exe, lxsupmon.exe, printray.exe, shpc32.exe and acbtnmgr_xxx.exe.
The program lmpdpsrv.exe is loaded during the Windows boot process and creates the following registry keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run in the system registry.
Author: DeviceGuys/ViewAhead Technology, Inc..
Author URL: http:// www.viewahead.com
Part Of: Lexmark Printer Driver Plus
Memory Usage: Low, since it uses only 45056 bytes of physical RAM.
System Process: No
Application: No
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: Yes
Uses Internet: No
Hardware Related: Yes. It is used with Lexmark Printer.
Common Path: C:\Windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\
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