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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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:   3.0.215.0
MD5:   c107d1fac425e8e0465150b95a860a3b
SHA1:   c76f1d937bae03012a3a6b0dfa0c80c6b3d4adc8
SHA256:   fb62661346b4732346f64c919a38336d33e4399317f18905fb4658955db28975

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, Microsoft LifeCam from Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft LifeCam 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:3.0.215.0
Size:115.86 KB (118,640 bytes)
Build date:7/20/2009 5:47 PM
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
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
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.
Python
 Python Software Foundation
6% remove
Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Python supports multiple programming paradigms, including object-oriented, imperative and functional programming styles. It features a fully dynamic type system and automatic memory management, similar to that of Scheme, Ruby, Perl and Tcl. Like other dynamic languages, Python is often used as a scripting language, but is al...

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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