MicCamWatch attributes microphone and camera activity to local processes and provides a tray-based privacy control center.
Publisher’s description
What is MicCamWatch?
MicCamWatch by Roman Cuisset is open-source Windows software in the firewall & privacy category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MicCamWatch is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MicCamWatch safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3F3E72F3A67E8E687D861E58FD0F611EA3B517569B587DC05594B328A1A3D9C6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13.4Latest | November 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RomanCuisset.MicCamWatch -emsiexec /i miccamwatch-windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): mcw.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Roman Cuisset
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.13.4
- Released
- November 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RomanCuisset.MicCamWatch
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Frequently asked questions
Is MicCamWatch free?
Yes. MicCamWatch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is MicCamWatch safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MicCamWatch with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MicCamWatch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MicCamWatch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use MicCamWatch without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MicCamWatch?
OnionShare, DingTalk Workspace CLI, Portmaster, dnscrypt-proxy and WindowsSpyBlocker. The alternatives page compares them.
