What is mssearch.exe?
mssearch.exe is part of PKM and developed by Microsoft Corporation according to the mssearch.exe version information.
mssearch.exe's description is "Microsoft PKM Search Service"
mssearch.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MSSearch\Bin\' folder.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on mssearch.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | PKM |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Microsoft PKM Search Service |
| Internal name | mssearch.exe |
| Original filename | mssearch.exe |
| Comments | Microsoft PKM Search Service |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1998. All rights reserved. |
| Legal trademark | Microsoft (R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows(TM) is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. |
| Product version | 9.107.8320.0 |
| File version | 9.107.8320.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | PKM |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Microsoft PKM Search Service |
| Internal name | mssearch.exe |
| Original filename | mssearch.exe |
| Comments | Microsoft PKM Search Service |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1998. .. |
| Legal trademark | Microsoft (R) is a registered tradem.. |
| Product version | 9.107.8320.0 |
| File version | 9.107.8320.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
mssearch.exe is not signed.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 0a888d52ae878649a020cc526c5665d7 |
| SHA256 | 7ab2153e5ed00873d98144d7f7670f3479db82f2cd3759b5274fdc0d4fcbbcbe |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to mssearch.exe:
mssearch.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
mssearch.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Microsoft PKM Search Service has stopped working.
End Program - mssearch.exe. This program is not responding.
mssearch.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
mssearch.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
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