Estimated safety rating

winlogon.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if winlogon.exe is on your system, 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 use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and directory where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\winlogon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 92419f3b74c6c3d7304b7665da984552.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

winlogon.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 exploit the full power of a current PC processor.

Digitally signed

winlogon.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from winlogon.exe is valid. This is excellent.

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 a removal routine set up in registry.