The genuine CAM.exe file is a software component of Unicenter Message Queuing by Computer Associates International. A queuing server for CA's alerts, this process tracks all error messages and queues them for viewing. The Realtime Messaging Service from CA provides you with popup alerts whenever your CA Antivirus software detects a threat. The messaging service can be preconfigured to only alert you to certain events, or none at all. If enabled, this application displays details of the threat detected and the action taken. Founded in 1976, CA is an industry leader in systems and security software. They are based in New York City.
CAM stands for CAMessage Queuing Server
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the CAM.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: CAM.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. CAM.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\NZXT\CAM\Launcher\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\CA\SC\CAM\bin\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (54% of all occurrences), 147,456 bytes or 186,664 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. The file has a digital signature. There is no information about the author of the file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.
CAM.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs, manipulate other programs and hide itself.
Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can do the following: 1) uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ CA Unicenter DSM Agent + Remote Control or CAM 2) get help from the software vendor CA 3) search for an update on the vendor’s website.
If CAM.exe is located in the Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 22% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run).
CAM.exe is not a Windows core file.
CAM.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as CAM.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the CAM.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
cam.exe is part of Unicenter Message Queuing developed by Unicenter. Robert
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Summary: Average user rating of CAM.exe:
based on 6 votes with 3 user comments.
4 users think CAM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
One user suspects danger.
Best practices for resolving CAM issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with CAM. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the CAM.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of CAM.exe: based on 6 votes with 3 user comments. 4 users think CAM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user suspects danger.