mscams32.exe
Microsoft LifeCam by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
Overview
mscams32.exe has 4 known versions, the most recent one is 3.60.253.0. It is started as a Windows Service with the name 'MSCamSvc'. In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 167.48 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Microsoft Corporation by the certification authority Microsoft Corporation. The programs Microsoft LifeCam, Python 2.5.2 and Skype Click to Call have been observed as installing specific variations of mscams32.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0010% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 7.51 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 7.55 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 939 Bytes per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is mscams32.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.
Details |
File name: | mscams32.exe |
Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
Product name: | Microsoft LifeCam |
Description: | MsCamSvc.exe |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\microsoft lifecam\mscams32.exe |
Original name: | MsCamSvc.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Microsoft Corporation |
Authority (CA): | Microsoft Corporation |
Effective date: | Monday, December 7, 2009 |
Expiration date: | Monday, March 7, 2011 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | MSCamSvc |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Microsoft LifeCam.)
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Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of mscams32.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
All file variations of mscams32.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.57% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.71% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
5.71% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.86% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 60.00% of Microsoft LifeCam.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
44.44% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
18.52% |
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Medion |
14.81% |
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ASUS |
14.81% |
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American Megatrends |
7.41% |
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