Estimated safety rating

gwx.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if gwx.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

This application is normally stored in C:\Windows\System32\GWX\GWX.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 7b375c10cacc2febec978d023adbab9c.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

gwx.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 x64 executable. It uses the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

File description

The description written in the exe is GWX.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.3.9600.17923 (winblue_ltsb.150701-1108).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

gwx.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to gwx.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

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