Estimated safety rating

qhactivedefense.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if qhactivedefense.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and directory where this application is stored is
C:\Program Files\360\Total Security\safemon\QHActiveDefense.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 5960b24813ca497d5e2a51333c5cb826.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which provide useful functions to other applications or to Windows in general.

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This exe runs as a 32-bit program. It can not exploit the full power of nowadays' computer chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the program is 360 Total Security.

File version

File version extracted from the file 9,2,0,1006.

Manufacturer

Company name QIHU 360 SOFTWARE CO. LIMITED.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice (C)Qihu 360 Software Co., Ltd. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual functions of Windows have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

qhactivedefense.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from qhactivedefense.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: QIHU 360 SOFTWARE CO. LIMITED

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.