Estimated safety rating

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

Executable file path

This application is normally stored on disk in C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is ca69e856332e2d85294665f6b7e97254.

Is running as a service

This program is a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which provide useful functions to other applications or to Windows in general.

Belongs to the operating system

lsass.exe appears 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 exe can exploit the full power of a current computer cpu.

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

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

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 an uninstall routine stored in registry.