Estimated safety rating

lsass.exe is a program 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 use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and path where the application is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 0793f40b9b8a1bdd266296409dbd91ea.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which provide useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

lsass.exe appears 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 program can use the full power of a modern PC cpu.

Digitally signed

lsass.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to lsass.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

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 command set up in registry.