Estimated safety rating

trustedinstaller.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if trustedinstaller.exe is on your PC, 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 run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 2c49b175aee1d4364b91b531417fe583.

Is running as a service

This application is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to Windows in general.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This exe runs as a 32-bit program. It does not exploit the full power of modern PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the program is Windows Modules Installer.

File version

File version 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some dangerous features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

trustedinstaller.exe is digitally signed. Today most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in trustedinstaller.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 Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.