Estimated safety rating

explorer.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if explorer.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is usually found on disk in C:\Windows\explorer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 9da3b83f80e205b6c601eee1312fd0a0.

Is running as a service

This program is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is good.

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 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This application can exploit 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 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

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

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

explorer.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to explorer.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.