Estimated safety rating

dwm.exe is a application which is probably legit. 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 virus-free, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is located in C:\Windows\System32\dwm.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 505bf4d1cadeb8d4f8bcd08d944de25d.

Is running as a service

This program 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 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It does not exploit the entire set of features of modern computer CPUs. This is quite normal because the authors did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description stored in the exe is Desktop Window Manager.

File version

File version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in dwm.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.