Estimated safety rating

smss.exe is a application 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 good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is found in C:\Windows\System32\smss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is b999183e2195debc03b6b7b73a0c83c7.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

smss.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 put to good use the full power of a current computer processor.

Digitally signed

smss.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in smss.exe verifies as ok. 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.