Estimated safety rating

alg.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if alg.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is located in C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is dd69535d379f9e40ad0d6002887aaa99.

Is running as a service

This application is a Windows service. This means it operates on your PC in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful functions to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

alg.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 exe can use the full power of a modern computer processor.

Digitally signed

alg.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in alg.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall command set up in registry.