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Program info

Estimated safety rating

 conhost.exe

conhost.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if conhost.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 use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

 C:\Windows\System32\conhost.exe

This application is usually found in C:\Windows\System32\conhost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

 4fa01d9244ff0c2c8915bc3208591717

The MD5 checksum for this program is 4fa01d9244ff0c2c8915bc3208591717.

Is running as a service

 No

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

 Yes

conhost.exe appears to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

 Yes

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It does not exploit the full set of features of current computer CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

 Console Window Host

The description stored in the file is Console Window Host.

File version

 6.1.7601.23889 (win7sp1_ldr.170810-1615)

File version 6.1.7601.23889 (win7sp1_ldr.170810-1615).

Manufacturer

 Microsoft Corporation

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

 © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

 No

This app does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad thing.

Potentially dangerous functions

 Yes

Some dangerous features of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

 Yes

conhost.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

 Yes

The digital signature attached to conhost.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

 Microsoft Windows

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

 Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

 No

This application does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.