Estimated safety rating

dwm.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if dwm.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where this application is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dwm.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is fb59867a51a84a0a61462809d45a4191.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is 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 exploit the full power of a modern computer cpu.

Has valid windows

This executable does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

dwm.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from dwm.exe checks out perfectly. 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 executable does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.