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%

Relationships

PE structurePE file structure
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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:   1.40.164.0
MD5:   411ea589240f875e685f3c985357ae08
SHA1:   e0c76e90e3596fa8db84394aebc648ed304bd0f7
SHA256:   83699c66462f90c6ab16628c293c8563b43ca9efa2e658005ef13eaac8463ef5

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. The file is digitally signed 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:1.40.164.0
Product version:1.4
Size:273.35 KB (279,912 bytes)
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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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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