Estimated safety rating

dwm.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if dwm.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is stored in C:\Windows\System32\dwm.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is bb481fe489428821b192ccd0c8cdd937.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

dwm.exe seems 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 application can use the full power of a current computer cpu.

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

dwm.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in dwm.exe verifies as ok. 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 program does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.