Estimated safety rating

wmiprvse.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if wmiprvse.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is usually found in C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\WmiPrvSE.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is a6209e8698f0f3d5f9d8da77cbd32109.

Is running as a service

This program is NOT a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

wmiprvse.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 exe can exploit the full power of a modern computer processor.

File description

The description stored in the exe is WMI Provider Host.

File version

File version 10.0.16299.214 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

wmiprvse.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in wmiprvse.exe is valid. This is excellent.

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 command stored in registry.