Estimated safety rating

searchfilterhost.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if searchfilterhost.exe is on your system, 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 track record, in order to defend your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and directory where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\SearchFilterHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is fd570747da6093a0865317eb1a9a4c47.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

searchfilterhost.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 program can put to good use the full power of a modern PC processor.

File description

The description stored in the file is Microsoft Windows Search Filter Host.

File version

File version 7.0.14393.0 (rs1_release.160715-1616).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

searchfilterhost.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to searchfilterhost.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 program does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.