Estimated safety rating

browser.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if browser.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. 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 your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and path 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 b380958d3d12871ada2bad52f4cf992d.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This program runs as a 32-bit program. It can not benefit of the entire set of features of modern PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the file is Yandex.

File version

File version 18.1.1.839.

Manufacturer

Company YANDEX LLC.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright © 2012-2018 YANDEX LLC. All Rights Reserved..

Has valid windows

browser.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't run in a kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly shown to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some dangerous functions of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

browser.exe is digitally signed. Today most serious software applications 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 firm 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.