Estimated safety rating

osk.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if osk.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

The default name and path where the application is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\osk.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is a064a1d9cbd7f6959aaeaeaff96db2e9.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.

Belongs to the operating system

osk.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' computer processors.

File description

The description present in the program is Accessibility On-Screen Keyboard.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7601.18512 (win7sp1_gdr.140617-1517).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

osk.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This means it doesn't work in a kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly shown to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

osk.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to osk.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

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