Estimated safety rating

msedge.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if msedge.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is e03ae951ab676964d3ab9358c4935d76.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This program uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are required.

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a x64 executable. It runs using the full capacity of modern computer processors.

File description

The description written in the program is Microsoft Edge.

File version

File version 84.0.522.59.

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

msedge.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't work in some kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly shown to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

msedge.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in msedge.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Corporation

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.