Estimated safety rating

ctfmon.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if ctfmon.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is c0bf9642414909dafd72f3f2f5dc1a7d.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

ctfmon.exe seems to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It can not benefit of the entire power of modern PC CPUs. This is quite normal because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the file is CTF Loader.

File version

File version 10.0.16299.15 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer 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 most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

ctfmon.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in ctfmon.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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