Estimated safety rating

lsass.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if lsass.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is found in C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 4e568dbe3fff1a0025eb432dc929b78f.

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 legit programs, which perform useful features to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This program runs as a 32-bit program. It does not use the full set of features of modern PC CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the program is Local Security Authority Process.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7601.23642 (win7sp1_ldr.170105-0730).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

lsass.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in lsass.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.