Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if explorer.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

This program is normally found on disk in C:\Windows\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is eafe46b0292d2bd2467835e2acf717cc.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is good.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is quite normal. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs in 32-bit mode. It can not exploit the full power of nowadays' computer processors. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the exe is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version extracted from the file 6.2.9200.16628 (win8_gdr.130531-1504).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

explorer.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This means it doesn't run in some kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly shown to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of Windows have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in explorer.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.