Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1, 2, 6, 0 63.16%
1, 2, 6, 0 31.58%
1, 1, 4, 3 5.26%

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Parent process
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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegCreateKeyA, RegCreateKeyExA, RegQueryValueA, RegOpenKeyA, RegEnumKeyA, RegDeleteKeyA, RegSetValueA, RegEnumValueA, RegSetValueExA, OpenSCManagerA, OpenServiceA, QueryServiceStatus, ControlService, StartServiceA, CloseServiceHandle, RegOpenKeyExA, RegNotifyChangeKeyValue, RegQueryValueExA, RegCloseKey, RegDeleteValueA
comdlg32.dll
GetFileTitleA
gdi32.dll
PolyBezierTo, ExtSelectClipRgn, CreateDIBPatternBrushPt, GetViewportExtEx, CreatePatternBrush, GetStockObject, SelectPalette, PlayMetaFileRecord, EnumMetaFile, PlayMetaFile, CreatePen, ExtCreatePen, CreateSolidBrush, CreateHatchBrush, CreateCompatibleBitmap, PolylineTo, GetTextExtentPoint32A, ArcTo, GetBkColor, GetTextColor, CreateRectRgnIndirect, GetRgnBox, SetRectRgn, CombineRgn, GetMapMode, PatBlt, DPtoLP, GetCharWidthA, CreateFontA, StretchDIBits, GetTextMetricsA, PolyDraw, SelectClipPath, CreateRectRgn, GetClipRgn, SelectClipRgn, GetCurrentPositionEx, ScaleWindowExtEx, SetWindowExtEx, OffsetWindowOrgEx, SetWindowOrgEx, ScaleViewportExtEx, SetViewportExtEx, OffsetViewportOrgEx, SetViewportOrgEx, Escape, ExtTextOutA, TextOutA, RectVisible, PtVisible, StartDocA, GetPixel, CreateDIBitmap, SelectObject, DeleteObject, CreateFontIndirectA, SetDIBitsToDevice, SetColorAdjustment, SetArcDirection, SetMapperFlags, SetTextCharacterExtra, SetTextJustification, SetTextAlign, MoveToEx, LineTo, OffsetClipRgn, IntersectClipRect, ExcludeClipRect, SetMapMode, ModifyWorldTransform, SetWorldTransform, SetGraphicsMode, SetStretchBltMode, SetROP2, SetPolyFillMode, SetBkMode, RestoreDC, SaveDC, CreateDCA, CopyMetaFileA, GetDeviceCaps, CreateBitmap, GetObjectA, SetBkColor, SetTextColor, GetClipBox, GetDCOrgEx, BitBlt, DeleteDC, CreateCompatibleDC, GetObjectType, GetWindowExtEx
kernel32.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
OleInitialize, CoFreeUnusedLibraries, OleUninitialize, OleRun, CreateILockBytesOnHGlobal, StgCreateDocfileOnILockBytes, StgOpenStorageOnILockBytes, CoGetClassObject, StringFromGUID2, CoDisconnectObject, CoInitializeEx, CoCreateInstance, CoUninitialize, OleFlushClipboard, CoRegisterClassObject, OleDuplicateData, CoTaskMemAlloc, ReleaseStgMedium, CreateBindCtx, CoTreatAsClass, StringFromCLSID, ReadClassStg, ReadFmtUserTypeStg, OleRegGetUserType, WriteClassStg, WriteFmtUserTypeStg, SetConvertStg, CoTaskMemFree, CreateStreamOnHGlobal, CoRevokeClassObject, OleSetClipboard, CLSIDFromProgID, OleIsCurrentClipboard, CLSIDFromString, CoRegisterMessageFilter
shell32.dll
DragFinish, SHGetFileInfoA, ExtractIconA, DragQueryFileA
shlwapi.dll
PathFindFileNameA, PathStripToRootA, PathIsUNCA, PathFindExtensionA, PathRemoveExtensionA, PathRemoveFileSpecW
user32.dll
DllMain
version.dll
VerQueryValueA, GetFileVersionInfoSizeA, GetFileVersionInfoA
winspool.drv
ClosePrinter, OpenPrinterA, DocumentPropertiesA

vvx3000.exe

Microsoft LifeCam by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove vvx3000.exe
Version:   1, 2, 6, 0
MD5:   a591cada7faea205f5a4fa1d156ae6a8
SHA1:   94e5b1f1212a61b3c5e5d66cd77a5e9dd9a86c75
SHA256:   6b242d58ce2a4d4e490f01945cf86e4f968f773112c80ebc341624c9740e377b

What is vvx3000.exe?

Microsoft LifeCam Device Application 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

vvx3000.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. 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). The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:vvx3000.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft LifeCam
Description:Microsoft LifeCam Device Application
Typical file path:C:\windows\vvx3000.exe
File version:1, 2, 6, 0
Product version:3.0
Size:744.86 KB (762,736 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
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_vVX3000_exe' runs on registration in the path '\Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_vVX3000_exe'
  • Entry path '\Microsoft_Hardware_Launch_vVX3000_exe'
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'VX3000' → C:\Windows\vVX3000.exe

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00025133%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00020738%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00004395%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:59 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:3,003/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:1.57 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):3.23 MB
Private (minimum):2.46 MB
Non-paged memory:1.57 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:56.64 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):62.06 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:2.81 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):5.02 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:5,250/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:0 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:0 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:2 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:83
600
GUI GDI count:18
103
GUI GDI peak:31
142
GUI USER count:22
49
GUI USER peak:32
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Medium
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\windows\vvx3000.exe"
Owner:User
Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 47.37%
Windows 7 Ultimate 31.58%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.53%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.26%
Windows 7 Professional 5.26%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 52.63% of Microsoft LifeCam.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 42.86%
ASUS 28.57%
Acer 28.57%
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