Estimated safety rating

boincmgr.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if boincmgr.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is stored in C:\Program Files\BOINC\boincmgr.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 6d9e565c6f0b4fc2a6bb0e7734280278.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This program can put to good use the full power of a current computer cpu.

File description

The description stored in the exe is BOINC Manager for Windows.

File version

File version stored as a property 7.6.22.

Manufacturer

Maker Space Sciences Laboratory.

Copyright

Legal copyright © 2003-2013 University of California.

Has valid windows

This exe does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad sign.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

boincmgr.exe is digitally signed. Today most serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to boincmgr.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier email

The name of the organization or individual signing this is: rwalton@ssl.berkeley.edu

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: University of California, Berkeley

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: COMODO RSA Code Signing CA

Starts with windows

This application starts at your PC's startup. Yes

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.