Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows - 0% Detection Rate *
Did you just download a file that has been digitally signed by Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows and wonder if the file is safe? If so, please read on.
You will typically see Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows when clicking to run the file. The publisher name shows up as the "Verified publisher" in the UAC dialog as the screenshot shows:
You can view the digital signature details for Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows with the following steps:
- Open Windows Explorer and locate the Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows file
- Right-click the file and select Properties
- Click on the Digital Signatures tab
- Click the View Certificate button
Here's a screenshot of a file signed by Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows:
As you can see in the screenshot above, Windows reports that "This digital signature is OK". This implies that the file has been published by Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows and that no one has tampered with the file.
If you click the View Certificate button shown in the screenshot above, you can see all the details of the certificate, such as when it was issued, who issued the certificate, how long it is valid, and so on. You can also examine the address for Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows, such as the street name, city and country.
Microsoft LIVE PCA has issued the Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows certificates. You can also see the details of the issuer by clicking the View Certificate button shown in the screenshot above.
Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows Files
These are the Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows files I have collected, thanks to the FreeFixer users.
| Detection Ratio | File Name |
|---|---|
| 0/49 | gfwlivesetup_4d5308d2e0000001_DIR.exe |
* How the Detection Percentage is Calculated
The detection percentage is based on that I've collected 49 scan results for the Microsoft LIVE Gaming for Windows files. 0 of these scan reports came up with some sort of detection. If you like, you can review the full details of the scan reports by examining the files listed above.
Analysis Details
The analysis is done on certificates with the following serial numbers:
- 6103f7ad00000000001b