Estimated safety rating

lantern.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if lantern.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is found in C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Lantern\lantern.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 9b5ebe421f5a349d9e01553278ddc203.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the entire power of modern PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

Has valid windows

This executable does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad sign.

Digitally signed

lantern.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in lantern.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Brave New Software Project, Inc

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft ID Verified CS EOC CA 01

Starts with windows

This executable is set up to start when your computer starts. Yes

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.