Estimated safety rating

chrome.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if chrome.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where this program is stored is
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is d8e9c378ad75075b19c893cf275e286b.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can use the full power of a current computer processor.

File description

The description written in the file is Google Chrome.

File version

File version 55.0.2876.0.

Manufacturer

Company name Google Inc..

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Copyright 2016 Google Inc. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

chrome.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't operate in a kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly shown to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

chrome.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from chrome.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Google Inc

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA

Can be uninstalled

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