Estimated safety rating

msiexec.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if msiexec.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is found in C:\Windows\System32\msiexec.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is faa90dd7af5633802f27756d367d3d44.

Is running as a service

This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it operates on your PC in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

msiexec.exe seems 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 application can put to good use the full power of a modern computer cpu.

File description

The description stored in the exe is Windows® installer.

File version

File version extracted from the file 5.0.26100.712 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of Windows have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

msiexec.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in msiexec.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.