Estimated safety rating

smss.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if smss.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This program is normally stored in C:\Windows\System32\smss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 03ce2ba7d96391aea2bfd935d243260f.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

smss.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a x64 executable. It uses the full capacity of nowadays' CPUs.

Digitally signed

smss.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in smss.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: 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 stored in registry.