Estimated safety rating

winlogon.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if winlogon.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is found in C:\Windows\System32\winlogon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 52449fd429d6053b78ae564def303870.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs as a 32-bit program. It can not exploit the full power of current PC chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Windows Logon Application.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7601.18540 (win7sp1_gdr.140716-1508).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual functions of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

winlogon.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from winlogon.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

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 an uninstall command set up in registry.