Estimated safety rating

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

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and path where this program is stored is
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 0ab4454aa8fe8746d9dbbb118cb1afc0.

Is running as a service

This program is a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

wmpnetwk.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 program can put to good use the full power of a current computer cpu.

File description

The description present in the exe is Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.

File version

File version stored as a property 12.0.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

wmpnetwk.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to wmpnetwk.exe is valid. This is very good.

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.