What is LiveComm.exe and Should I Remove It?

LiveComm.exe is a background process associated with Microsoft’s Communication Apps, primarily handling syncing and notifications for built-in Windows apps such as Mail, Calendar, and People (Contacts).

It runs automatically when you sign in to Windows and helps sync your email, calendar events, and contacts in real time.

Is LiveComm.exe safe?

Yes, LiveComm.exe is a legitimate Windows process. However, if you notice unusual behavior such as:

• High CPU or memory usage
• Frequent crashes or errors
• Multiple instances running at the same time

You should check if it’s a virus by:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Right-click LiveComm.exe and select Open file location.
3. If it’s in C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Program Files, it’s safe.
4. If it’s in an unknown directory, it might be malware—scan your system with Windows Defender or another antivirus.

Should I remove or disable LiveComm.exe?

To disable LiveComm.exe:

1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
2. Go to the Startup tab.
3. Look for LiveComm.exe (or a related app like Mail or Calendar).
4. Right-click and select Disable.
5. Restart your PC.

🔹 Uninstall Mail & Calendar

1. Press Win + X and select Apps & Features.
2. Find Mail and Calendar.
3. Click Uninstall.

You don’t need to remove it unless it’s causing problems. However, if you don’t use Mail, Calendar, or other syncing features, you can disable or remove it.

In conclusion, LiveComm.exe is a safe and useful Windows component, and if you remove it, the Mail & Calendar app will no longer function. However, if you notice any unusual behavior with the file, you can safely remove it or uninstall the Mail & Calendar app.

You should also know that the Mail & Calendar app is no longer supported and was replaced by Outlook. You can also remove the new Outlook app and still work with the old one.

Hopefully, our guide helped you with all the information about LiveComm.exe and whether or not you should remove it. For any questions or suggestions, feel free to use the comments section below and let us know.