Estimated safety rating

fontdrvhost.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if fontdrvhost.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

The default name and directory where the application is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontdrvhost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 0ac07427decadfaed2da6c2e51e8a635.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

fontdrvhost.exe appears 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 application can put to good use the full power of a current computer cpu.

File description

The description extracted from the file is Usermode Font Driver Host.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.16299.192 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

fontdrvhost.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to fontdrvhost.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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