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Program info

Estimated safety rating

 msiexec.exe

msiexec.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if msiexec.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

 C:\Windows\System32\msiexec.exe

This application is normally stored on disk in C:\Windows\System32\msiexec.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

 a190da6546501cb4146bbcc0b6a3f48b

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is a190da6546501cb4146bbcc0b6a3f48b.

Is running as a service

 Yes

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 programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

 Yes

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

 Yes

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can exploit the full power of a modern PC processor.

File description

 Windows® installer

The description written in the exe is Windows® installer.

File version

 5.0.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)

File version stored as a property 5.0.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850).

Manufacturer

 Microsoft Corporation

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

 © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

 Yes

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

Digitally signed

 Yes

msiexec.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

 Yes

The digital signature attached to msiexec.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

 Microsoft Windows

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

 Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

 No

This program does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.