Estimated safety rating

msascuil.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if msascuil.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This application is normally stored on disk in C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCuiL.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is c37aa8d60133c274f46bbeb92f4c9541.

Is running as a service

This program is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

msascuil.exe appears to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs as a 32-bit program. It does not benefit of the full set of features of current PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

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

File version

File version 4.10.14393.1066 (rs1_release_sec.170327-1835).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

This task does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad thing.

Potentially dangerous functions

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

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to msascuil.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Starts with windows

This application starts at Windows startup. Yes

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.