Estimated safety rating

microsoftedge.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if microsoftedge.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 879ccc52cc82825415bfbfeb95bb81d6.

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

Belongs to the operating system

microsoftedge.exe appears 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 use the full power of a modern computer cpu.

File description

The description stored in the file is Microsoft Edge.

File version

File version stored as a property 11.00.14393.0 (rs1_release.160715-1616).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

microsoftedge.exe has a digital signature. Today most legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to microsoftedge.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.