Estimated safety rating

firefox.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if firefox.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where this application is stored is
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is eab24d64152b0f6060d600662cc43ff5.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

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 file is Firefox.

File version

File version stored as a property 45.0.

Manufacturer

Publisher Mozilla Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice ©Firefox and Mozilla Developers; available under the MPL 2 license..

Has valid windows

firefox.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't run in some kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly shown to the user.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

firefox.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Mozilla Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: DigiCert SHA2 Assured ID Code Signing CA

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is good. si are uninstall.