Estimated safety rating

helppane.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if helppane.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is normally stored on disk in C:\Windows\HelpPane.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is b377029b683b27269d68b279d2fe9dcb.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

helppane.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs as a 32-bit program. It does not exploit the full set of features of current computer chips. This is quite normal because the publishers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.18362.449 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This executable does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad sign.

Digitally signed

helppane.exe is digitally signed. Today most virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to helppane.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.