Estimated safety rating

conhost.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if conhost.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

The default filename and path where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\conhost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 58d80841b3ba6bc498fceaaa0a2f6eea.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can use the full power of a modern computer cpu.

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is usually a bad thing.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure features of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

conhost.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in conhost.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.