Estimated safety rating

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

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 05cb7aa244d84ed3bb43fda10413e2f8.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

iexplore.exe appears 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 written in the exe is Internet Explorer.

File version

File version 11.00.10586.20 (th2_release_sec.151123-1940).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

iexplore.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't work in a kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to the user.

Digitally signed

iexplore.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of clean 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

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