Estimated safety rating

alg.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if alg.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and path where this program is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\system32\alg.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 2ac9e97d0e32250098efc9ac937ca097.

Is running as a service

This application is registered as a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform useful features 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 32 bit executable file

This exe runs in 32-bit mode. It does not benefit of the full set of features of current PC processors. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the file is Application Layer Gateway Service.

File version

File version stored as a property 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to alg.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows Component Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification Intermediate PCA

Can be uninstalled

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