Estimated safety rating

gwx.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if gwx.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and directory where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\GWX\GWX.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is cc097fcef43b261d47179fb42bab6623.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

gwx.exe seems to use the functions of 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.

File description

The description extracted from the file is GWX.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.3.9600.18155 (winblue_ltsb.151204-0600).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

gwx.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to gwx.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

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is good. si are uninstall.