Estimated safety rating

wlanext.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if wlanext.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is normally found on disk in C:\Windows\System32\wlanext.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 43fab56ae5f639ad59d7209693f4c4c2.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

wlanext.exe seems 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 application can exploit the full power of a current computer processor.

File description

The description written in the file is Windows Wireless LAN 802.11 Extensibility Framework.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

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

Digitally signed

wlanext.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.