Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if explorer.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is stored in C:\Windows\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 02adac7a8d203c70bc0fbb34836dd4e6.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

explorer.exe appears to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It runs using the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

File description

The description stored in the file is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version 10.0.10586.589 (th2_release.160906-1759).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

explorer.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't work in some kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe is digitally signed. Today most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to explorer.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall command set up in registry.