2 trustedinstaller.exe files on my W10 machine. - Microsoft Community

i have laptop running w10 home version 1703 build 15063.413. 

due slow performance i've run multiple virus & rootkit scans.

one of them flagging c:\windows\servicing\trustedinstaller.exe

as possible rootkit. during further investigation discovered there

are 2 trustedinstaller.exe files in system. 1 noted above,

and in c:\windows\winsxs. in checking properties of each,

the difference noticed 1 in winsxs has compatibility

tab. 1 in servicing doesn't have tab.

i question validity of 2 same named files. both ms files

(no digital signature. both show ms copyright). , serve valid purpose?

if not should remove ...\servicing one? thank you. 

hello,

trustedinstaller.exe process of windows modules installer service in windows 10. main function enable installation, removal, , modification of windows updates. check windows update under settings, , see if there pending updates may cause computer run slow. provide antivirus software you're using.

thanks.

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