Estimated safety rating

ctfmon.exe is a program 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 clean, we still advise you to purchase a well-known 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:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is daae1cb1b1875b760496e7d3336da1ad.

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

ctfmon.exe appears 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 power of modern PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the program is CTF Loader.

File version

File version extracted from the file 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This application does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad sign.

Digitally signed

ctfmon.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in ctfmon.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Component Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification Intermediate PCA

Starts with windows

This executable is set up to start when the PC starts. Yes

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.