Estimated safety rating

taskeng.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if taskeng.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is stored in C:\Windows\System32\taskeng.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is de5dacebd4c89834ec6d2c41c8643cda.

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

taskeng.exe appears to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It does not benefit of the entire power of modern PC processors. This is quite normal because the makers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description stored in the file is Task Scheduler Engine.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

This application does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

taskeng.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to taskeng.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.