Estimated safety rating

conhost.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if conhost.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is usually stored in C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is b7b3c07d8eb33481bcff3c075381a09b.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is very good.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

Has valid windows

This application does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad thing.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of Windows have been used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

conhost.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in conhost.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

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