The genuine ibmpmsvc.exe file is a software component of Power Management Service by Lenovo.A power manager, this file is distributed by Lenovo and has been distributed for over ten years. Dating to when IBM owned the ThinkPad line, this power manager allows you to set and monitor how your computer behaves when it is plugged in or running off of battery power. More robust than the native Windows Power Manager, ibmpmsvc runs in the background to detect the current power source and level. Lenovo maintains support for this file since acquiring the ThinkPad line in 2005.
IBMPMSvc stands for IBM Power Management Service
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