Estimated safety rating

msascui.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if msascui.exe is on your system, 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 threats.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is stored in C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 05fa8adc5e47ff262020857bf503fb2e.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

msascui.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 exploit the full power of a current PC cpu.

File description

The description written in the program is Windows Defender User Interface.

File version

File version extracted from the file 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

msascui.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't work in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

msascui.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in msascui.exe is valid. 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 application does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.