Estimated safety rating

winlogon.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if winlogon.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system 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

The default name and folder where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\winlogon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 8ec6a4ab12b8f3759e21f8e3a388f2cf.

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It does not exploit the entire power of nowadays' PC CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the exe is Windows Logon Application.

File version

File version extracted from the file 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some dangerous features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

winlogon.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to winlogon.exe is valid. This is excellent.

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.