Estimated safety rating

searchapp.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if searchapp.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is stored in C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchApp.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is a8c03570965ad50e89758cd5efdad8f5.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

searchapp.exe appears to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This program can exploit the full power of a current computer cpu.

File description

The description written in the program is Search application.

File version

File version 10.0.19041.4957 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

searchapp.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from searchapp.exe verifies as ok. 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 stored in registry.