Estimated safety rating

chrome.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if chrome.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where the application is stored is
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is d02aad500944de75c1592d37d2348d2c.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a x64 executable. It runs using the full capacity of modern CPUs.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Google Chrome.

File version

File version stored as a property 128.0.6613.86.

Manufacturer

Company name Google LLC.

Copyright

Copyright notice Copyright 2024 Google LLC. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

chrome.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't work in some kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some dangerous functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

chrome.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in chrome.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Google LLC

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1

Can be uninstalled

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