Estimated safety rating

ctfmon.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if ctfmon.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 clean, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

The default name and directory where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\ctfmon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 9bafce388056c4647a798b82dc85dfeb.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

ctfmon.exe seems 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 written in the exe is CTF Loader.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.26100.1882 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This task does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad thing.

Digitally signed

ctfmon.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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