Estimated safety rating

dashost.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if dashost.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is stored in C:\WINDOWS\system32\dashost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is fd83c3389817c5246fe544eee63e4115.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a x64 executable. It runs using the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

Digitally signed

dashost.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to dashost.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.