Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. 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 run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is usually found in C:\Windows\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 088f5b58fbb32c66ff194c606b1f293d.

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 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 program can exploit the full power of a modern PC cpu.

File description

The description present in the exe is Windows Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.22000.2538 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal 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 work in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to the user.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in explorer.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Starts with windows

This application starts at your PC's startup. Yes

Can be uninstalled

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