Estimated safety rating

searchapp.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if searchapp.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is found in C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchApp.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 1522c429acae5f281fbf388b9e33a82c.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

searchapp.exe appears 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 modern computer processor.

File description

The description stored in the file is Search application.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.19041.1889 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

searchapp.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to searchapp.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

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.