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 cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

The default filename and directory where this application is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\smss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 5e06bdf5f57d4fc240c2d05e3f0d9729.

Is running as a service

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

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 application can use the full power of a modern computer processor.

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to smss.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Publisher

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.