Estimated safety rating

chrome.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if chrome.exe is on your PC, 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 good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is normally stored on disk in C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 17c89fae2ca1c86fdeface8c7cb44bc4.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 64 bit executable file

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

File description

The description extracted from the file is Google Chrome.

File version

File version extracted from the file 63.0.3239.108.

Manufacturer

Maker Google Inc..

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright 2016 Google Inc. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

chrome.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This means it doesn't run in a kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly shown to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

chrome.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in chrome.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Google Inc

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA

Can be uninstalled

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