Estimated safety rating

runtimebroker.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if runtimebroker.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default name and path where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is c7e36b4a5d9e6ac600dd7a0e0d52dac5.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.

Belongs to the operating system

runtimebroker.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 application can put to good use the full power of a current computer processor.

Digitally signed

runtimebroker.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in runtimebroker.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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