What Is Logitech Options+? Is It Safe to Disable at Startup?
Logitech Options+ is Logitech's device software for mice and keyboards. It is usually safe and optional at startup unless you rely on its features.
- Verdict
- Optional at startupIt is legitimate Logitech software, but most PCs do not need it running at startup unless you use Logitech device features, custom buttons or app-specific settings.
- File name
- logioptionsplus_agent.exe
- Publisher
- Logitech
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Reviewed
What Is Logitech Options+?
Logitech Options+ is Logitech's configuration software for supported mice, keyboards and other input devices. It lets you change button actions, scrolling behavior, pointer settings, gestures and app-specific shortcuts. On some setups it also handles features like battery status, firmware-related prompts and keeping your custom device settings available while you use the computer.
On Windows, logioptionsplus_agent.exe is the background agent for that software. On macOS, Logitech Options+ also installs background components so your custom mappings and integrations can work outside the main app window.
Is It Safe?
Yes, if it is the real Logitech program. The publisher should show as Logitech, and the file should open from Logitech's program files location on Windows or the Logitech Options+ app and support files on macOS.
It is not a system process and Windows or macOS do not need it to boot. But if you use a Logitech mouse or keyboard with custom button mappings, gestures or per-app profiles, disabling it can stop those features from working until you open the app again.
If you are unsure, check the file location and digital signature before trusting it. A file with the same name in an unusual folder, especially under a temp or user downloads path, deserves investigation.
Should I Disable It at Startup?
Usually, this is optional.
Keep it enabled if you actively use Logitech Options+ features such as remapped buttons, custom gestures, Smart Actions, app-specific shortcuts or device status in the background. Those features often depend on the agent starting with the system.
Disable it at startup if you rarely use the software, no longer use the Logitech device, or only open the app occasionally to change settings. The hardware should still work as a normal mouse or keyboard, but your advanced customizations may not load until the app is started manually.
If you disable it and notice missing shortcuts or button actions, turn it back on.
Why Is It Using High CPU or Memory?
Short spikes can happen when the app starts, checks connected devices, applies profiles or updates settings. Constant high CPU use is less normal.
Common causes include a stuck device detection loop, a problem with a connected Logitech device, corrupted app data, or a buggy app update. On macOS, accessibility or input monitoring permissions can also affect how helper components behave.
Try closing and reopening Logitech Options+, disconnecting and reconnecting the device, and installing the latest version from Logitech. If usage stays high, a reinstall may help. If you do not need the software, disabling it at startup is reasonable.
How to Disable or Remove It
On Windows, you can disable Logitech Options+ from Startup apps in Settings or from a startup tool like Kudu if it appears there. If you want it gone completely, uninstall Logitech Options+ from Installed Apps.
On macOS, disable its login or background item if listed, or uninstall Logitech Options+ from Applications using Logitech's uninstaller if one is provided, or the normal app removal method if not.
Do not remove it if you still depend on custom Logitech button mappings or shortcuts and expect them to work all the time.
Where Kudu Helps
Kudu can show whether Logitech Options+ is set to start automatically and let you disable or re-enable it without digging through system menus. On Windows, Startup Manager can also show its startup impact when that data is available.
If Logitech Options+ seems busy, Kudu's Performance Monitor can confirm whether logioptionsplus_agent.exe is actually using high CPU or memory right now. If you are cleaning up an old setup, Kudu can also help you spot related startup entries after you stop using the device.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Logitech mouse or keyboard stop working if I disable Options+ at startup?
- No, the basic device should still work. You may lose custom button mappings, gestures or app-specific shortcuts until you open Logitech Options+ again.
- Is logioptionsplus_agent.exe a Windows system file?
- No. It is Logitech software, not part of Windows, so it is not required for the operating system to run.
- What should I check if logioptionsplus_agent.exe looks suspicious?
- Check that the publisher is Logitech and that the file opens from a normal Logitech install location. If the name appears in an unusual folder or lacks a valid signature, investigate it further.
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