Estimated safety rating

egui.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if egui.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This application is usually found on disk in C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is cc1e483976673762ab05345874f55e6d.

Is running as a service

This program is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can put to good use the full power of a modern computer processor.

File description

The description written in the file is ESET Main GUI.

File version

File version stored as a property 9.0.395.0 .

Manufacturer

Maker ESET.

Copyright

Legal copyright Copyright (c) ESET, spol. s r.o. 1992-2016. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

egui.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't run in some kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

egui.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in egui.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: ESET, spol. s r.o.

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA

Can be uninstalled

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