Estimated safety rating

browser.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if browser.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where this application is stored is
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Yandex\YandexBrowser\Application\browser.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is a34ef34f9b6d4d9487bf75a2ff9f8a85.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This program uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are required.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This program runs as a 32-bit program. It can not benefit of the full power of nowadays' PC processors. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the file is Yandex.

File version

File version 17.4.0.2461.

Manufacturer

Producer YANDEX LLC.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Copyright © 2012-2016 YANDEX LLC. All Rights Reserved..

Has valid windows

browser.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't operate in some kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

browser.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to browser.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier email

The name of the company or individual signing this is: pki@yandex-team.ru

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: YANDEX LLC

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G2

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.