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 be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 7c58d437f828b75330490e39ce5e109b.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It runs using the full capacity of modern computer processors.

Has valid windows

This task does NOT have visible elements of user interface. 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 attached to dwm.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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