Estimated safety rating

locator.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if locator.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\Locator.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 109c1d609951e886d3643b15c1edd1c2.

Is running as a service

This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which perform useful features to other applications or to Windows in general.

Belongs to the operating system

locator.exe seems to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This application can put to good use the full power of a current PC processor.

Digitally signed

locator.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from locator.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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