Estimated safety rating

connect.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if connect.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This program is normally found in C:\Program Files (x86)\MAGIX\Connect\connect.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 900fe7e9f0bd430da0231d3afadd2532.

Is running as a service

This program is NOT a Windows service. This is good.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs as a 32-bit program. It does not use the entire set of features of nowadays' PC CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Connect.

File version

File version extracted from the file 2.5.1.84.

Manufacturer

Maker MAGIX Software GmbH.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Copyright (C) MAGIX Software GmbH 2006 - 2017.

Has valid windows

connect.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't operate in a kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

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

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in connect.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: MAGIX Software GmbH

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA

Can be uninstalled

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