The file Video Web Camera is the other name of the file called cec_main.exe. The file is from the software called Camera Assistant Software which is literally from the Company called Chicony. The file belongs to the driver of a Web Camera which would communicate to the Operating System and eventually make the camera works. The file can be usually found in the C: directory under the Program Files folder. The file size is usually 4,813312 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD).The program does not belong to the Windows Core system file and has the ability to record inputs and as well as monitor other programs. The user may have the option to remove the file by removing the entire program in which the file is associated with. This can be done by using the Add/Remove Programs Utility located in the Control Panel of the Microsoft Window Operating System.
How can I stop cec_main.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cec_main.exe. is used by Video Web Camera , If you shut down cec_main.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cec_main.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Video Web Camera , 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.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Video Web Camera , 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.
Is cec_main.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
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.
What can I do if cec_main.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cec_main.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 cec_main.exe, belongs to, in this case Video Web Camera