Estimated safety rating

smartscreen.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if smartscreen.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\smartscreen.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is c1d0b7abbec6b2f2981b7c3347d3a276.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is very good.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

smartscreen.exe seems to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

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

Digitally signed

smartscreen.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in smartscreen.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.