Estimated safety rating

iexplore.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if iexplore.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and directory where the program is stored is
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is b60dddd2d63ce41cb8c487fcfbb6419e.

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 programs on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It can not benefit of the full set of features of nowadays' PC CPUs. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the exe is Internet Explorer.

File version

File version 8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339).

Manufacturer

Company name 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 is good because it doesn't operate in a kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

iexplore.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA

Can be uninstalled

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