Estimated safety rating

splwow64.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if splwow64.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default filename and directory where the application is stored is
C:\Windows\splwow64.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 31f324879b791ebf76e0005d1abde10e.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

splwow64.exe appears 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 runs using the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

File description

The description stored in the program is Print driver host for applications.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

splwow64.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from splwow64.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

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.