Estimated safety rating

psxss.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if psxss.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is found in C:\Windows\System32\psxss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is c16a658088897dd79d0864631859b5a9.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

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

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

psxss.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in psxss.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

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