Estimated safety rating

ctfmon.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if ctfmon.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default name and path where the application is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 1bd41eda5b869afc99895c39a8de36e1.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs in 32-bit mode. It can not benefit of the full power of current computer processors. This ordinarily happens because the makers 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

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad sign.

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to ctfmon.exe verifies as ok. 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 program starts at Windows startup. Yes

Can be uninstalled

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