Estimated safety rating

ahddc2_guard.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if ahddc2_guard.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is normally stored on disk in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ashampoo\Ashampoo HDD Control 2\AHDDC2_Guard.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is b6aa3f31b7e0ee142cc4e53d768ba043.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This exe runs in 32-bit mode. It can not benefit of the full set of features of modern PC processors. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description stored in the program is Ashampoo HDDControl Guard.

File version

File version 1.1.0.0.

Manufacturer

Maker Ashampoo Development GmbH & Co. KG.

Copyright

Copyright notice 2009 Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG.

Has valid windows

ahddc2_guard.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This means it doesn't run in some kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly shown to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some dangerous features of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

ahddc2_guard.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in ahddc2_guard.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA

Starts with windows

This program starts at Windows startup. Yes

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is good. si are uninstall.