Estimated safety rating

dwm.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if dwm.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and directory where the program is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\System32\dwm.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is c89f159a577f19f7f03c73c98d29d841.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is very good.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can use the full power of a current PC cpu.

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

dwm.exe is digitally signed. Today most virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from dwm.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.