Estimated safety rating

browser_broker.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if browser_broker.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\browser_broker.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is ac43b7b264e33283437369df47603adb.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

browser_broker.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 as a 32-bit program. It can not benefit of the full set of features of nowadays' PC processors. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the file is Browser_Broker.

File version

File version extracted from the file 11.00.17763.316 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

browser_broker.exe has a digital signature. Today most clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in browser_broker.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 executable does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.