Estimated safety rating

browser.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if browser.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This application is normally found in C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Yandex\YandexBrowser\Application\browser.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 04bbee92814030eeb61063423bc870b4.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This program uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is quite normal. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the full power of modern PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the exe is Yandex.

File version

File version 17.11.0.2191.

Manufacturer

Maker YANDEX LLC.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights 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 dangerous functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

browser.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in browser.exe is valid. 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

Digital certificate name: YANDEX LLC

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G3

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.