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Program info

Estimated safety rating

 iexplore.exe

iexplore.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if iexplore.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against threats.

Executable file path

 C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Usually, the default name and directory where this application is stored is
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

 05cb7aa244d84ed3bb43fda10413e2f8

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 05cb7aa244d84ed3bb43fda10413e2f8.

Is running as a service

 No

This program is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.

Accesses the internet

 Yes

This executable uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is quite normal. 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

 Yes

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

 Yes

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

File description

 Internet Explorer

The description stored in the file is Internet Explorer.

File version

 11.00.10586.20 (th2_release_sec.151123-1940)

File version 11.00.10586.20 (th2_release_sec.151123-1940).

Manufacturer

 Microsoft Corporation

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

 © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

 Yes

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

Digitally signed

 Yes

iexplore.exe is digitally signed. Today most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

 Yes

The digital signature found in iexplore.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

 Microsoft Corporation

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

 Microsoft Code Signing PCA

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA

Can be uninstalled

 No

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