Estimated safety rating

iexplore.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if iexplore.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 2c32e3e596cfe660353753eabefb0540.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for updates. For 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 32 bit executable file

This app runs as a 32-bit program. It can not exploit the entire power of nowadays' PC chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the program is Internet Explorer.

File version

File version 8.00.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Maker 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 work in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

A digital certificate is missing from this program. The publisher did not sign it. This is usually bad.

Can be uninstalled

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