Estimated safety rating

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

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\psxss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 53398f2dc911590c5c224605e9f470bb.

Is running as a service

This program is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is very good.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs as a 32-bit program. It does not exploit the entire set of features of nowadays' PC chips. This is quite normal because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the file is SUA Subsystem Server.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some dangerous features of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

psxss.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free software applications 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 application does NOT have an uninstall command set up in registry.