Estimated safety rating

iexplore.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if iexplore.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is stored in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is f601cde5f262bffd0f56569af53c91de.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This program uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This program can put to good use the full power of a modern PC cpu.

File description

The description stored in the program is Internet Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 11.00.9600.18123 (winblue_ltsb.151108-1002).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

iexplore.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't operate in some kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

iexplore.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from iexplore.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA

Can be uninstalled

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