Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

4.25.512.0 3.57%
3.60.253.0 17.86%
3.60.253.0 17.86%
3.22.270.0 25.00%
3.22.270.0 21.43%
3.0.215.0 3.57%
1.40.164.0 10.71%

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PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegCloseKey, RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, DeregisterEventSource, ReportEventW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegSetValueExW, UnregisterTraceGuids, GetTraceEnableFlags, GetTraceEnableLevel, GetTraceLoggerHandle, RegisterTraceGuidsW, TraceEvent, RegisterEventSourceW
kernel32.dll
LeaveCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, GetModuleFileNameW, GetModuleHandleW, SetLastError, GetProcessHeap, HeapFree, HeapSetInformation, MultiByteToWideChar, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetLocalTime, GetLastError, QueueUserWorkItem, ExpandEnvironmentStringsW, CloseHandle, OutputDebugStringW, GetTimeFormatW, GetDateFormatW, CreateFileW, WriteFile, SetFilePointer, IsDebuggerPresent, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, GetStartupInfoW, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, FormatMessageW, lstrlenW, GetACP, WideCharToMultiByte, EnterCriticalSection, HeapAlloc
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
IIDFromString, CoCreateInstance, CoUninitialize, CoInitialize, CoSetProxyBlanket
shell32.dll
ShellExecuteW
shlwapi.dll
PathCanonicalizeW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, PathFileExistsW
user32.dll
DefWindowProcW, PostQuitMessage, SendMessageW, DestroyWindow, UnregisterClassW, CreateWindowExW, RegisterClassW, LoadStringW, IsWindow, LoadCursorW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, GetMessageW, SetPropW, GetPropW, PostMessageW, RemovePropW

LifeExp.exe

Microsoft LifeCam by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove LifeExp.exe
Version:   3.22.270.0
MD5:   19be5bf2ff9283894bc0f22322fdf56b
SHA1:   62c000a6fbef8000ec6a28be3e89a4072892259c
SHA256:   db1b35b4d65c7bf8bc24c730899e93f10c45fc615c45129b01b76bcead9928e0

What is LifeExp.exe?

The LifeCam is a Webcam from Microsoft for home PC users available in various models. Its special features include an embedded microphone and integration with Windows Live Messenger, thus enabling direct Internet support. All models of Lifecam have a Windows Live Call button that causes Windows Live Messenger to initiate a video call. It is available for both laptops and desktops.

Overview

lifeexp.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Microsoft LifeCam published by Microsoft Corporation, Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin from Microsoft Corporation and Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:lifeexp.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft LifeCam
Description:LifeExp.exe
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\microsoft lifecam\lifeexp.exe
File version:3.22.270.0
Size:116.36 KB (119,152 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Monday, December 7, 2009
Expiration date:Monday, March 7, 2011
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
SIM Manager
 Dekart
5% remove
Microsoft LifeCam
 Microsoft Corporation
9% remove
The LifeCam is a Webcam from Microsoft for home PC users available in various models. Its special features include an embedded microphone and integration with Windows Live Messenger, thus enabling direct Internet support. All models of Lifecam have a Windows Live Call button that causes Windows Live Messenger to initiate a video call. It is available for both laptops and desktops.
Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin
 Microsoft Corporation
3% remove
To play Windows Media in Firefox, you need the Windows Media Player browser plugin installed. Even if you already have Windows Media Player installed, you may still be missing the plugin required to play back Windows Media audio and video embedded in Web Pages.
Microsoft Expression Web 3 SP1
 Microsoft Corporation
7% remove
Skype Click to Call
 Microsoft Corporation
9% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'LifeCam' → "C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\LifeExp.exe"
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\LifeExp.exe'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 32.14%
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.29%
Windows Vista Home Premium 10.71%
Windows 7 Professional 10.71%
Windows Vista Home Basic 3.57%
Windows 7 Home Premium N 3.57%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.00% of Microsoft LifeCam.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 42.11%
Hewlett-Packard 21.05%
Acer 15.79%
Medion 10.53%
Lenovo 10.53%
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