Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if explorer.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 92b369312af5d0b83aef82d5de0428d2.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

explorer.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can put to good use the full power of a modern PC processor.

File description

The description extracted from the program is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.16299.192 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to explorer.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: 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.