Estimated safety rating

cmd.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if cmd.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This program is normally stored on disk in C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 41e25e514d90e9c8bc570484dbaff62b.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

cmd.exe appears 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 exploit the full power of a modern computer processor.

File description

The description written in the program is Windows Command Processor.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This exe does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad sign.

Digitally signed

cmd.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in cmd.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Starts with windows

This program is registered to start when your PC boots. Yes

Can be uninstalled

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