Estimated safety rating

searchapp.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if searchapp.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

This application is normally found in C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchApp.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 03125860a94e77e74979a7f83d7d0212.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for updates. For this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs as a 32-bit program. It does not exploit the entire power of nowadays' PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the file is Search application.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.19041.1949 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

searchapp.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.