mscams64.exe

Microsoft LifeCam by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove mscams64.exe
Version:   3.22.270.0
MD5:   a592a054d78750b4d73abaa4c94decdf
SHA1:   2e076cb0010d4597df6559d732693658eae5d01f
SHA256:   40b135c9f9ee698ec78bd19bd18353ae2cf4d020ddb9cfc37cd2fdbf7602614a

What is mscams64.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

mscams64.exe runs as a service under the name MSCamSvc within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Microsoft LifeCam published by Microsoft Corporation. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:mscams64.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft LifeCam
Description:MsCamSvc.exe
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\microsoft lifecam\mscams64.exe
Original name:MsCamSvc.exe
File version:3.22.270.0
Size:194.86 KB (199,536 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Monday, December 7, 2009
Expiration date:Monday, March 7, 2011
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
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.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'MSCamSvc'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00006448%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00004316%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00002132%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:1,185,648 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:1,818/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:10.42 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):8.51 MB
Private (minimum):3.7 MB
Non-paged memory:10.42 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:71.95 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):77.91 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:3.94 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):11.91 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:8,887/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:212 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O other transfer:0 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:5
12
Handles:192
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\microsoft lifecam\mscams64.exe"
Owner:User
Windows Service
Service name:MSCamSvc
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
sechost.dll (Host for SCM/SDDL/LSA Lookup APIs by Microsoft)
Total CPU:0.00010957%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00006118%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00004839%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:2,733/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:124 KB
1.16 MB
MSCamS64.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00004125%
Kernel CPU:0.00003978%
User CPU:0.00000147%
CPU cycles:547/sec
Memory:208 KB
CAL264.dll
Total CPU:0.00003857%
Kernel CPU:0.00000791%
User CPU:0.00003066%
CPU cycles:700/sec
Memory:1.18 MB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 55.26%
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.32%
Windows 7 Professional 15.79%
Windows 7 Home Premium N 2.63%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 36.84% of Microsoft LifeCam.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 22.22%
Acer 16.67%
Hewlett-Packard 13.89%
ASUS 11.11%
Sony 11.11%
Toshiba 11.11%
Lenovo 5.56%
American Megatrends 5.56%
GIGABYTE 2.78%
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