Estimated safety rating

iexplore.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if iexplore.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is normally found on disk in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 5ac6db399de418e3955f0ca4567bdd37.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This program can use the full power of a modern computer cpu.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Internet Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 11.00.9600.17416 (winblue_r4.141030-1500).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

iexplore.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This means it doesn't work in some kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to iexplore.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA

Can be uninstalled

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