Estimated safety rating

helppane.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if helppane.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and path where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\HelpPane.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 2ff3a32f01df61836fed59d441d8b9df.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

helppane.exe appears to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This program runs as a 32-bit program. It can not use the full set of features of nowadays' computer chips. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description stored in the file is Microsoft Help and Support.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

helppane.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to helppane.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall command set up in registry.