Estimated safety rating

chrome.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if chrome.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 387bd2b4c3f3d954ae904cbe055ae78a.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Accesses the internet

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

File description

The description present in the exe is Google Chrome.

File version

File version stored as a property 54.0.2840.71.

Manufacturer

Company Google Inc..

Copyright

Intellectual property rights 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 work in a kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly shown to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

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

Digitally signed

chrome.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in chrome.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: 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 good. si are uninstall.