Estimated safety rating

placesserver.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if placesserver.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against threats.

Executable file path

The default name and path where this application is stored is
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\PlacesServer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is cd502609750ca68abf3011bc5e4a77ec.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of modern CPUs.

File description

The description present in the file is Maps.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in placesserver.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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