The file vvx1000.exe installs an application that is related to the software for Microsoft’s LifeCam. Process name is Microsoft LifeCam Device Application. The file is usually found in the following folder: C:\Windows\ vvx1000.exe. The file is not included in the Windows OS installer, but comes as a separate device driver that is installed manually by the user. The application is essential to keep the device running, but it does not need to run with Windows startup. The application can instead be launched only when needed. LifeCam is a Web camera designed and manufactured by Microsoft. The file vvx1000.exe is the device driver that installs the webcam, and launches its features when invoked by the user. Its features include options that will allow users to customize the settings of their LifeCam. The file was digitally-signed by Hardware Group Test Cert, and being under Microsoft, it is considered as a trusted file. Approximate file size is 739.5 KB.
How can I stop vvx1000.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. vvx1000.exe. is used by Microsoft LifeCam Application, If you shut down vvx1000.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop vvx1000.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft LifeCam Application, 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 Microsoft LifeCam Application, 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 vvx1000.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 vvx1000.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if vvx1000.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 vvx1000.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft LifeCam Application