Estimated safety rating

smss.exe is a application which is probably legit. 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 PC is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

The default name and folder where the program is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is f3dc4781c85bf8cb5716d5086511802b.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run 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

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

Digitally signed

smss.exe has a digital signature. Today most clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from smss.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.