Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if explorer.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is located in C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 12896823fb95bfb3dc9b46bcaedc9923.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

explorer.exe appears to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs as a 32-bit program. It can not exploit the entire set of features of current PC CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the program is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.00.2900.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

explorer.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't operate in some kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

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

Digitally signed

explorer.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in explorer.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows Component Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification Intermediate PCA

Can be uninstalled

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