Estimated safety rating

microsoftedge.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if microsoftedge.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdge.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is be8a48320ed8b7c9d3b1a21bcb6fa9a8.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can put to good use the full power of a modern PC cpu.

File description

The description present in the exe is Microsoft Edge.

File version

File version 11.00.18362.267 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

microsoftedge.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't operate in a kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

microsoftedge.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from microsoftedge.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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