Estimated safety rating

wscript.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if wscript.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This application is usually stored in C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is a47cbe969ea935bdd3ab568bb126bc80.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This application can use the full power of a current PC cpu.

File description

The description written in the exe is Microsoft ® Windows Based Script Host.

File version

File version stored as a property 5.812.10240.16384.

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

wscript.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't work in a kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly shown to you.

Digitally signed

wscript.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in wscript.exe checks out perfectly. 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 an uninstall command set up in registry.