Estimated safety rating

avira.optimizerhost.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if avira.optimizerhost.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

The default name and path where the application is stored is
C:\Program Files\Avira\Optimizer Host\Avira.OptimizerHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is d02b75f98234821c123a4ab14d8069d1.

Is running as a service

This application is a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This exe runs as a 32-bit program. It can not exploit the entire power of nowadays' PC processors. This is quite normal because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the program is Avira Optimizer Host.

File version

File version stored as a property 1.3.0.63.

Manufacturer

Company Avira Operations GmbH.

Copyright

Legal copyright Copyright © 2024 Avira Operations GmbH and its Licensors.

Is an encrypted file

The code of this exe appears to be compressed or obfuscated so it can not be quickly examined.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

avira.optimizerhost.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to avira.optimizerhost.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Avira Operations GmbH

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1

Can be uninstalled

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