Estimated safety rating

microsoftedgecp.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if microsoftedgecp.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is stored in C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is b4dc4093a840396f301db1e23ca132af.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is quite normal. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

microsoftedgecp.exe appears to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It runs using the full capacity of modern CPUs.

File description

The description extracted from the file is Microsoft Edge Content Process.

File version

File version extracted from the file 11.00.15063.674 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

microsoftedgecp.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't operate in a kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

microsoftedgecp.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from microsoftedgecp.exe verifies as ok. 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 set up in registry.