Estimated safety rating

backgroundtaskhost.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if backgroundtaskhost.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is b3784f15ca08700329a5d369cd29092a.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

backgroundtaskhost.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs as a 32-bit program. It does not use the entire set of features of current computer chips. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the file is Background Task Host.

File version

File version 10.0.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

backgroundtaskhost.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.