Estimated safety rating

msascuil.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if msascuil.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and folder where this program is stored is
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCuiL.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 288e4f40f74e11f33b91bf1b7f6bbf87.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

msascuil.exe appears to have something to do with 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' CPUs.

File description

The description present in the program is Windows Defender notification icon.

File version

File version 4.10.14393.187 (rs1_release_inmarket.160906-1818).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is usually a bad thing.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

msascuil.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in msascuil.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 Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall command set up in registry.