Estimated safety rating

searchui.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if searchui.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default name and folder where this application is stored is
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is f1200f7cbafa6a89437c1d968689c333.

Is running as a service

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

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 32 bit executable file

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It does not exploit the full set of features of current computer processors. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description written in the file is Search and Cortana application.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.14393.0 (rs1_release.160715-1616).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Digitally signed

searchui.exe has a digital signature. Today most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in searchui.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.