Estimated safety rating

werfault.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if werfault.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is located in C:\Windows\System32\WerFault.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 2b6d438971a1c1af16199118d8e80eab.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

werfault.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It can not benefit of the entire set of features of modern computer chips. This is quite normal because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Windows Problem Reporting.

File version

File version 10.0.19041.4474 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is usually a bad sign.

Digitally signed

werfault.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in werfault.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.