Estimated safety rating

lsass.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if lsass.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is usually stored in C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is eabfcda6e996f8a32dc1b302f7683bb2.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform 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

This is a 64-bit executable. It runs using the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

Digitally signed

lsass.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from lsass.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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