metrostart.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if metrostart.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.
Normally, this program is found in C:\Program Files\UX Pack\WinMetro\MetroStart.exe.
The MD5 checksum for this program is 0268a9bc6320ccca1dc271ba3a6689d7.
This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.
This application runs as a 32-bit program. It can not benefit of the entire set of features of nowadays' computer chips. This ordinarily happens because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.
The description stored in the file is WinMetro Start.
File version stored as a property 1.2.0.2454.
Author IObit.
Intellectual property rights notice Copyright (C) 2012 - 2013.
This executable does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad sign.
The code of this executable seems to have been compressed or encrypted so it can not be easily decompiled.
Some unusual features of Windows have been used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We advise you to perform more in-depth research about this program.
metrostart.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most serious software applications are digitally signed.
The digital signature extracted from metrostart.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.
Digitally signed by: IObit Information Technology
Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA
It has an uninstall routine, which is good. si are uninstall.