Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if explorer.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default filename and path where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is e396258cfd8f84e8f2c24930e6d88c67.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This program uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

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 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

File description

The description present in the program is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.10586.494 (th2_release_sec.160630-1736).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

explorer.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't work in a kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly shown to you.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe is digitally signed. Today most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in explorer.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.