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1.5.204.0 62.50%
1.1.161.0 37.50%

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livecall.exe

Windows Live Call by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove livecall.exe
Version:   1.1.161.0
MD5:   7c4313105e0e459ce97dffd40c17a39e
SHA1:   619fae8c71b48e296a24a385c99f3985ce0aae7a
SHA256:   7d39afd6a8add4a99235929b72cba50e785300c7f0b8bcf71463396964ec8605

What is livecall.exe?

Windows Live Call was part of Microsoft's Windows Live services. It integrated into Windows Live Messenger to allow users to make PC-to-PC and PC-to-Phone voice and video calls. Microsoft partnered with telecommunication companies around the world to allow users to use a PC equipped with a microphone and speakers and a high speed Internet connection to call almost any regular telephone anywhere in the world.

About livecall.exe (from Microsoft Corporation)

Together with Messenger, webcams that are optimized for Windows Live are a great way to stay connected to your friends and family.

Overview

livecall.exe 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 Windows Live Messenger published by Microsoft Corporation, ESU for Microsoft Vista from Hewlett-Packard and ESU for Microsoft Vista by Hewlett-Packard. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:livecall.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Windows Live Call
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\msn messenger\livecall.exe
File version:1.1.161.0
Size:290.77 KB (297,752 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Expiration date:Thursday, October 4, 2007
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.866760
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\livecall.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\livecall.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\livecall.exe'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 87.50%
Windows XP Professional 12.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Germany installs about 57.14% of Windows Live Call.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Sahara 25.00%
Toshiba 25.00%
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