The file mscams64.exe, which is referred to as a MSCamSvc as its service name, is one of the components of Microsoft LifeCam, a software product created by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft LifeCam is a webcam created by Microsoft Corporation for Windows home computers and even laptops, and is available in different models, with some great features, including am embedded microphone for video chatting, Windows Live Messenger integration with Windows Live Call button, which allows direct support of the Internet, and enable instant video call. Upon the installation of the program Microsoft LifeCam, mscams64.exe is a file that runs in the background, which can be started by a Service Controller, then follows or obeys a service control protocol, but this can execute by itself, and launch other modules bundled in the same program. As an essential file of the software with a digital signature (Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft Time-Stamp Service), mscams64.exe must not be terminated or stopped, unless it starts to cause problems and errors.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mscams64.exe. is used by Microsoft LifeCam, If you shut down mscams64.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mscams64.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft LifeCam, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed mscams64.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft LifeCam, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if mscams64.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that mscams64.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft LifeCam