Estimated safety rating

brcmcardreader.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if brcmcardreader.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default name and folder where the application is stored is
C:\Program Files\Broadcom\MemoryCard\BrcmCardReader.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 5c6add0111e1c6601b5911f7acf85bb8.

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 ok programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to Windows in general.

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

File description

The description present in the program is Broadcom Card Reader Service.

File version

File version stored as a property 1, 0, 1, 0.

Manufacturer

Author Broadcom Corp..

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Broadcom Corp. Copyright 2002-2012.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

The digital signature is missing from this program. The maker did not bother to sign it. This is probably bad.

Can be uninstalled

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