What is the "chrome.exe" ?

THREATrating from user bendizu for file %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Chromium\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 43510675)

I do not trust at all, I have a recent download and redirected to sales pages

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SAFErating from user PendoPraetoriani for file D:\USERS\Pendo\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 46813445)

Google Chrome Web-Browser Version 61.0.3163.100 (Official Build) (64-Bit) Copyright 2017 Google Inc.

SAFErating from user Victor for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 46292898)

Safe

SAFErating from user PendoPa for file D:\USERS\Pendo\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 45402256)

Google Chrome Copyright 2017 Google Inc. Version 59.0.3071.115 (Official Build) (64-Bit)

SAFErating from user Ivi104 for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 43509178)

Google Chrome

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safe

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Google Chrome

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PROGRAMFILES%GoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe

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Navegador Google Chrome.

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Google Chrome. May be seen many times on task manager, Each is dor a different add on or extension you are using, I have 6 on mine now!

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I use

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srware iron

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Main executable of the Google's Chrome Browser and serves as the base entry point for spawing of various child components for each extension, plugin or tab you have open in your browser. So you may see a lot of instances of this in the taskmanager.

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SAFErating from user Trevor for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 33517912)

A Message for Arthur Crout Above: THANKS ARTHUR! I noticed an extreme increase in activity after installing Chrome. I could "hear" the system going flat out all the time and the performance screen in Windows Task Manager showed my CPU usage was going ballistic. That explained why things were on a real go slow and they'd lock up, but it didn't explain how it got to be this way. I was shocked when I saw all the Chrome.exe's in Connections and Opened Files in System Explorer and thought, Great, it's taken over, and I became worried what could happen next. I went to my settings in Chrome and I HAD left - "Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed" checked. I thought at the time it meant to still continue with things like a download. After an uncheck and a restart everything settled down to a more "normal" pace. Phew! I agree with you: If I didn't turn you on, I don't want you on, and I certainly don't want that on. Thanks again Arthur. Everyone might also be interested to know: This extreme over-usage also caused an "He's Dead, Jim!" Error and I ended up not being able to use Chrome at all. I've kept Firefox handy for such cases so I Googled it and found this, among other things relating to it:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1270364?hl=en
It says:
Why you’re getting this error message: You might see the “He’s Dead, Jim!” message in a tab if: You don’t have enough memory available to run the tab. Computers rely on memory to run apps, extensions, and programs. Low memory can cause them to run slowly or stop working. You stopped a process using Google Chrome's Task Manager, the system's task manager, or a command line tool.
How to fix the error on computers: First, close other tabs or unused programs Close every tab except for the one that’s showing the message, then try refreshing that tab. If closing tabs doesn’t work, restart your device Shut your computer down, then turn it back on.

SAFErating from user Simon for file D:\myprog\IronPortable\Iron\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user Simon for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user lordlee for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Chromium\chrome.exe (Variant: 32308547)

Chromium is an open-source project for the Google Chrome browser. This file is the part of Chromium.

SAFErating from user jcminson for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 31562631)

I have so many of these files running %PROGRAMFILES%GoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe do I really need all of them running?

SAFErating from user Patrick for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user Kalwi for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user Fenrir for file %APPDATA%\Fenrir Inc\Sleipnir5\~temp\plugins\ChromiumEngine\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user Chrome for file Z:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

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THREATrating from user Khalid Nabil for file %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 18296899)

multiple processes per every single tab.

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THREATrating from user LiE for file %APPDATA%\WinRAR\chrome.exe

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SAFE

SAFErating from user MikeOne for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 20718370)

chrome.exe is in most cases main executable file of Google Chrome. Google Chrome is fast internet browser developed by Google Inc. More info about these features and the browser can be found on https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/features.html

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SAFErating from user MikeOne for file %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Chromium\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 19531304)

This file is the main executable for the Chromium clone on the Google's Chrome internet browser, check the info on http://www.chromium.org/Home :
"Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all Internet users to experience the web. This site contains design documents, architecture overviews, testing information, and more to help you learn to build and work with the Chromium source code."

SAFErating from user MikeOne for file E:\portable\PortableApps\GoogleChromePortable\App\Chrome-bin\chrome.exe (Variant: 19532829)

chrome.exe is in most cases main executable file of Google Chrome. Google Chrome is fast internet browser developed by Google Inc. : "Chrome is a fast, simple, and secure web browser, built for the modern web."
Its advantages are described as :
Speed : Chrome is designed to be fast in every possible way. It's quick to start up from your desktop, loads web pages in a snap, and runs complex web applications lightning fast.
Simplicity : Chrome's browser window is streamlined, clean and simple. For example, you can search and navigate from the same box and arrange tabs however you wish -- quickly and easily.
Security : Chrome is designed to keep you safer and more secure on the web with built-in malware and phishing protection, auto-updates to make sure you have all the latest security fixes, and more.
Privacy : Chrome puts you in control of your private information while helping protect the information you share when you’re online.
Customization : There are tons of ways to customize Chrome and make it yours. It's easy to tweak your settings and add apps, extensions, and themes from the Chrome Web Store.
Signing In : Signing in to Chrome brings your bookmarks, history, and other settings to all your computers. It also automatically signs you in to all your favorite Google services.
More info about these features and the browser can be found on https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/features.html

SAFErating from user tai for file F:\TK60\ProgrammPlus\Network\ChromePlus\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user Devon13 for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user Arthur Crout for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 18440866)

The standard Google Chrome(dot)exe is a harmless file when found in its original location within your PC, however, the above people forgot to mention one thing. Chromium spawns children. The one exe can have over 20 children who will start to consume your system rescources. I have seen on my system 45 children. But I have a stupid ammount of extensions so the mother/main google.exe makes duplicates of itself. Which is normal. And if you left the box checked , google.exe will run in the background when you are not even using it. I turn that option off first thing first. Not for bandwidth purposes, but for logic's sake. If I didn't turn you on, I don't want you on. Don't do any "to enhance my experience" BS on my rig.

SAFErating from user KLASS for file %USERDOCUMENTS%\Programs\ChromePlus\chrome.exe

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SAFErating from user MikeOne for file E:\@DISCO DE 30\Escritorio\navegadores portables\ChromePlus CoolNovo\chrome.exe (Variant: 17568040)

This file is main executable for the CoolNovo Browser application - internet browser based on classical Google Chrome, with addition of some special features as Mouse gesture, Super drag, IE tab - see more on http://www.coolnovo.com/?hl=cs

SAFErating from user Rainman for file %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

SAFErating from user meriguana for file %SystemDiskRoot%\usb portable\navegadores portables\CoolNovo2.0.5.8Beta\chrome\Chrome-bin\chrome.exe (Variant: 17104493)

is safe and beta release..

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Latest version of chrome

SAFErating from user MikeOne for file %DESKTOP%\chrome-win32\chrome.exe (Variant: 15582290)

Chrome executable from the Chromium group : "The Chromium projects include Chromium and Chromium OS, the open-source projects behind the Google Chrome browser and Google Chrome OS, respectively." - check more on http://www.chromium.org/

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Famous internet browser from Google company, the Google Chrome - totally safe.

SAFErating from user Giorgio for file %USERPROFILE%\Impostazioni locali\Dati applicazioni\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 4361455)

File very OK

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Google Chrome by company Google Great browser

SAFErating from user Admin for file %USERPROFILE%\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 1741028)

chrome.exe is main executable file of Google Chrome. Google Chrome is fast and free internet browser developed by Google Inc.

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Google Chrome, internet browser

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Chrome 19 beta

SAFErating from user ficc for file %SystemDiskRoot%\Documents and Settings\PT103915\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 3674688)

Google's Web Browser

SAFErating from user Ficc for file %SystemDiskRoot%\Documents and Settings\PT103915\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 3674688)

Google's own web browser

SAFErating from user drMerry for file %PROGRAMFILES%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 3052432)

Main executable of Google Chrome

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SAFErating from user XFACT for file %SystemDiskRoot%\Users\XFACT\Downloads\chrome-win32\chrome-win32\chrome.exe (Variant: 3096219)

Chromium executable.

SAFErating from user MikeOne for file %SystemDiskRoot%\Dropbox\Liberkey\Apps\Chrome\App\chrome\chrome.exe (Variant: 1571642)

Famous free web browser from Google, main executable. More info on http://www.google.com/chrome

SAFErating from user Admin for file %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Data aplikací\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 1478305)

Google Chrome

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SAFErating from user LagannBTT for file %DESKTOP%\GoogleChromePortableDev\App\Chrome-bin\chrome.exe (Variant: 1147223)

Exe of the best browser: Google Chrome.

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Google Chrome

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OF COURSE IS SAFE!

SAFErating from user yesboss for file %USERPROFILE%\Local\Chromium\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 671235)

This is chromium, an open source browser from which google chrome is derived!!!

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safe

SAFErating from user a for file %DESKTOP%\navegadores portables\ChromePlus1.4.2.0\chrome.exe (Variant: 417944)

is safe..

SAFErating from user MikeOne for file %DESKTOP%\navegadores portables\Google Chrome Portable 6.0.472.63\App\Chrome-bin\chrome.exe (Variant: 337063)

Google Chrome Portable, famous internet browser.

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Google Chrome Browser

SAFErating from user shh for file %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Chromium\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 292191)

Chromium browser. Need I say more?

SAFErating from user rflobao for file %USERPROFILE%\Configurações locais\Dados de aplicativos\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 265353)

Google Chrome is Google open source browser project. Primary design goals were improvements in security, speed and stability compared to existing browsers.

SAFErating from user Anonymous for file %USERPROFILE%\Configurações locais\Dados de aplicativos\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

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Chrome Browser

SAFErating from user nasatome for file %USERPROFILE%\Configuración local\Datos de programa\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 148809)

Google Chrome 6

SAFErating from user nasatome for file %USERPROFILE%\Configuración local\Datos de programa\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 148809)

Navegador web

SAFErating from user Rob for file %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe (Variant: 111470)

Google Browser "Chrome"

SAFErating from user kuboko for file %USERPROFILE%\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe