Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if explorer.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 679d17f8cdb938c7100d7a647953677e.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate 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 updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

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 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can exploit the full power of a current PC processor.

File description

The description extracted from the program is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.14393.1198 (rs1_release_sec.170427-1353).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to explorer.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

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 stored in registry.