Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if explorer.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and path where the program is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 70d7f99d95615c3c278367756287db71.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This exe runs in 32-bit mode. It does not exploit the entire power of current computer processors. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description written in the file is Esplora risorse.

File version

File version extracted from the file 6.00.2900.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. Tutti i diritti riservati..

Has valid windows

explorer.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't operate in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly shown to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in explorer.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows Component Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification Intermediate PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.