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Program info

Estimated safety rating

 microsoftedge.exe

microsoftedge.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if microsoftedge.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against threats.

Executable file path

 C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdge.exe

Usually, this program is found in C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdge.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

 7f94548c3ef58c690f72b5973fd68598

The MD5 checksum for this file is 7f94548c3ef58c690f72b5973fd68598.

Is running as a service

 No

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

Accesses the internet

 Yes

This executable uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

 Yes

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

 Yes

64-bit code has been detected. This program can use the full power of a modern computer processor.

File description

 Microsoft Edge

The description written in the exe is Microsoft Edge.

File version

 11.00.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700)

File version extracted from the file 11.00.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700).

Manufacturer

 Microsoft Corporation

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

 © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

 Yes

microsoftedge.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't operate in some kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly shown to the user.

Digitally signed

 Yes

microsoftedge.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

 Yes

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

Certifier name

 Microsoft Corporation

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

 Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

 No

This executable does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.