Estimated safety rating

cmd.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if cmd.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is found in C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is ad7b9c14083b52bc532fba5948342b98.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

cmd.exe seems 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 exploit the entire set of features of modern PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the makers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description stored in the exe is Windows Command Processor.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

cmd.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't run in some kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of Windows have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

cmd.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in cmd.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

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