Estimated safety rating

vds.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if vds.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and path where the program is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vds.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 07c192beea76b1bd9d0310ed20551d54.

Is running as a service

This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful features to other applications or to Windows in general.

Belongs to the operating system

vds.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 modern computer cpu.

Digitally signed

vds.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to vds.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 an uninstall routine stored in registry.