Estimated safety rating

smss.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if smss.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is usually stored in C:\Windows\System32\smss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 55366cb9f41f3112de634cdb3116e563.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

smss.exe seems 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 exe can exploit the full power of a current PC processor.

Digitally signed

smss.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from smss.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Publisher

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.