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Our ultimate directory of Windows PC executables. HP.OMEN.VirtualCamHelper.exe is a background support process for the OMEN Gaming Hub software on HP computers. Its primary function is to manage and facilitate the "Virtual Camera" features, which allow you to apply AI-powered enhancements—such as background blur, noise removal, or lighting adjustments—to your webcam feed during streaming or video calls.
You have this file because you have the OMEN Gaming Hub installed (standard on OMEN and Victus series PCs). This helper process acts as a bridge between your physical camera hardware and the software's visual filters. It ensures that when you select "OMEN Virtual Camera" as your input in apps like Discord, OBS, or Zoom, the effects are applied smoothly without crashing the main gaming hub interface.
Below are 4 simple steps you can take to see if the HP.OMEN.VirtualCamHelper.exe process is safe or malware.
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We’ve found HP Inc. should be the publisher of HP.OMEN.VirtualCamHelper.exe.
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