Estimated safety rating

runtimebroker.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if runtimebroker.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is stored in C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 1e03c94933e088d9fab00b49d46cc370.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

runtimebroker.exe seems 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 uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

Has valid windows

This task does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is usually a bad sign.

Digitally signed

runtimebroker.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from runtimebroker.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.