Estimated safety rating

searchui.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if searchui.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is found in C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is b228b740b86a7e673188cb8e6f4a1caf.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

searchui.exe appears 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.

File description

The description stored in the program is Search and Cortana application.

File version

File version 10.0.10586.589 (th2_release.160906-1759).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from searchui.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.