Estimated safety rating

chrome.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if chrome.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is stored in C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is f5142340eb8f0808b2956d60afd4667b.

Is running as a service

This application 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 ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can put to good use the full power of a modern computer cpu.

File description

The description written in the program is Google Chrome.

File version

File version stored as a property 63.0.3239.84.

Manufacturer

Publisher Google Inc..

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

chrome.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't operate in a kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly shown to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

chrome.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Google Inc

Issuer name

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

Starts with windows

This executable is set up to start when your computer starts. Yes

Can be uninstalled

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