Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if explorer.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is e4a81eddff8b844d85c8b45354e4144e.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is 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

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of nowadays' CPUs.

File description

The description extracted from the file is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.17134.165 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

explorer.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't work in some kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly shown to you.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to explorer.exe checks out perfectly. 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 executable does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.