Estimated safety rating

dfsvc.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if dfsvc.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, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where the application is stored is
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\dfsvc.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is db6580e1e9dd05e2111f64f59130864e.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

dfsvc.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 use the full power of modern computer processors. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the exe is ClickOnce.

File version

File version extracted from the file 4.6.1038.0 built by: NETFXREL2.

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

dfsvc.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This means it doesn't operate in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly shown to you.

Digitally signed

dfsvc.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in dfsvc.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA

Can be uninstalled

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