Estimated safety rating

smss.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if smss.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is normally found on disk in C:\Windows\System32\smss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 54a7e1168cf0d30d449462da5fc5a600.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This application can put to good use the full power of a current PC cpu.

Digitally signed

smss.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of clean software applications 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 program does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.