Estimated safety rating

aestsrv.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if aestsrv.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default filename and path where this program is stored is
C:\Program Files\IDT\WDM\AESTSrv.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 827dbc22c96eecf6d36a13162fabafd3.

Is running as a service

This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful features to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs in 32-bit mode. It can not use the full power of nowadays' PC chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the file is Andrea filters APO access service (32-bit).

File version

File version stored as a property 1.0.32.7.

Manufacturer

Producer Andrea Electronics Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright © 2007-2009 Andrea Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

aestsrv.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.