Estimated safety rating

iexplore.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if iexplore.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default name and path where the program is stored is
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is a88b8741bf50954d6c5db260755209ed.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

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 exe runs as a 32-bit program. It can not benefit of the entire set of features of nowadays' computer chips. This is quite normal because the publishers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description written in the file is Internet Explorer.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.00.9200.17568 (win8_gdr.151106-1757).

Manufacturer

Publisher 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 some 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 legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to iexplore.exe is valid. 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 executable does NOT have an uninstall command set up in registry.