Estimated safety rating

backgroundtaskhost.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if backgroundtaskhost.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\backgroundTaskHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 8bde0ae40012bd639fc60e494cc32356.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This program uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

backgroundtaskhost.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 exploit the full power of a current computer processor.

File description

The description extracted from the program is Background Task Host.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.26100.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Digitally signed

backgroundtaskhost.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in backgroundtaskhost.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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