Estimated safety rating

ekrn.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if ekrn.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 use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is usually found in C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\ekrn.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is d543e7e8bcae3f5d256335eee809adf5.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which perform useful features to other applications or to Windows in general.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for updates. For this, Internet communications are required.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs as a 32-bit program. It does not exploit the entire set of features of modern computer chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the exe is ESET Service.

File version

File version stored as a property 4.0.314 .

Manufacturer

Producer ESET.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright (c) ESET 1992-2009. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This app does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad sign.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

ekrn.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to ekrn.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

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

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2004 CA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.