Multiple Programs – LAUNCHPAD.EXE

A file called launchpad.exe installs with DoubleDesktop by Fat Free Software. DoubleDesktop places an icon in your system tray that effectively doubles the width of your Windows desktop. You just click the icon to switch between "left" and "right" parts of the desktop. This lets you easily rearrange all your application windows between the two desktop parts. More info can be found at http://www.fatfreesoft.com/2desk.php. Normally this file would be left running all the time.

Launchpad.exe installs with Sony's StarWars Galaxies game and some other games by Sony. It is used to lauch the game and provides a Sony Station chat interface. This instance of the file should only need to be running while you're playing the game. More info can be found at http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/.

A file by this name may also install with digital or web cameras by IC Meda Corp. http://www.ic-media.com/products/.

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