Estimated safety rating

trustedinstaller.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if trustedinstaller.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is stored in C:\Windows\servicing\TrustedInstaller.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 773212b2aaa24c1e31f10246b15b276c.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform useful features 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 64 bit executable file

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

File description

The description stored in the file is Windows Modules Installer.

File version

File version extracted from the file 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

trustedinstaller.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in trustedinstaller.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

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