Estimated safety rating

alg.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if alg.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and directory where the application is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is aa91a5e156d0364aba7b01658c2eb014.

Is running as a service

This program is a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which provide useful functions to other applications or to Windows in general.

Belongs to the operating system

alg.exe appears to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can exploit the full power of a current PC processor.

Digitally signed

alg.exe is digitally signed. Today most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to alg.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.