Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if explorer.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This program is normally stored on disk in C:\Windows\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is c29554d34bc2b4dfbc4c5c761f786179.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. In order to do 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 32 bit executable file

This application runs as a 32-bit program. It can not use the entire set of features of current PC processors. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the exe is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version 10.0.14393.447 (rs1_release_inmarket.161102-0100).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

explorer.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't run in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly shown to the user.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe has a digital signature. Today most legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in explorer.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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