Estimated safety rating

splwow64.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if splwow64.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, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is normally found in C:\WINDOWS\splwow64.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is b3fbabda876cfa2b4695471d5348f59f.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

splwow64.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.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Print driver host for applications.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.16299.15 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Digitally signed

splwow64.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from splwow64.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.