Microsoft Windows EXE lsm.exe

How to Repair Lsm.exe (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/26/2024
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The development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of lsm.exe. It is also known as a Local Session Manager Service file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win64 EXE (Executable application) file.

lsm.exe was first released for Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 with Windows Vista. The most recent release for Windows 7 launched on 07/22/2009 [version 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850) release].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free lsm.exe downloads for each available file version.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	lsm.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Local Session Manager Service
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x13450
Code Size:	205824

View Other lsm.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	335 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2010:11:21 03:24:20+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:16+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2010:11:20 11:07:28+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	205824
Initialized Data Size:	135168
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x13450
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	6.1
Subsystem Version:	6.1
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	6.1.7601.17514
Product Version Number:	6.1.7601.17514
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Local Session Manager Service
File Version:	6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Internal Name:	lsm.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	lsm.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.1.7601.17514

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What are lsm.exe Error Messages?

lsm.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when lsm.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, lsm.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these lsm.exe error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common lsm.exe errors include:

lsm.exe - Bad Image.
lsm.exe Application Error.
lsm.exe could not be found.
lsm.exe could not be installed.
lsm.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
lsm.exe could not be started.
lsm.exe failed to initialize properly.
lsm.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
lsm.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
lsm.exe is not running.
Cannot find lsm.exe.
Error starting program: lsm.exe.
Faulting Application Path: lsm.exe.
The file lsm.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - lsm.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because lsm.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the lsm.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting lsm.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of lsm.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix lsm.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your lsm.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the lsm.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing lsm.exe file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt lsm.exe files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for lsm.exe issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many lsm.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the lsm.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your lsm.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate lsm.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free lsm.exe files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download lsm.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 7.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve lsm.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download lsm.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying lsm.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing lsm.exe and all other EXE files for Windows. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

lsm.exe

6.0.6001.18000

6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6001.18000
File Version:	6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
File Size:	264704
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	54d814dc2fa54aa847d240d4ea0e6586
SHA1 Checksum:	a53ba6d21c9f3e90bf3036ef232c8645f38ad2d4
SHA256 Checksum:	620707bdd0d14ffe8424575b3e5cb4adc4b4cccf220aa0fcf39b7a83cbd7f716
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	30208
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

lsm.exe

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	229888
MD5 Checksum:	4774ad6c447e02e954bd9a793614ebec
SHA1 Checksum:	74b1a01a434767d9c68b409a44780f79363eb712
SHA256 Checksum:	7ba75a26da67fd10bb3e0a2404a7319f8d8938b0330ba0978a9e21ebc8cd9ba4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

lsm.exe

6.1.7601.17514

6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7601.17514
File Version:	6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
File Size:	343040
File Date:	11/21/2010
MD5 Checksum:	9662ee182644511439f1c53745dc1c88
SHA1 Checksum:	6766228926eb48344451737c61d0e05dbe390591
SHA256 Checksum:	d205b2c163e78ab42a5d67d7664ef6b75ea0374ff0924467d624f9db0611f0ad
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	135168
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2010

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