Estimated safety rating

ctfmon.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if ctfmon.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against threats.

Executable file path

This program is usually found in C:\Windows\System32\ctfmon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 42b6a94dd747df2b5f628a2752e62a98.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

ctfmon.exe appears to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

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

File description

The description stored in the file is CTF Loader.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

This executable does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is usually a bad thing.

Digitally signed

ctfmon.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in ctfmon.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.