Estimated safety rating

searchfilterhost.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if searchfilterhost.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and path where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\SearchFilterHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is f94ddaacbcd76833cea7386ba7d287d0.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

searchfilterhost.exe appears to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can put to good use the full power of a modern computer processor.

File description

The description present in the program is Microsoft Windows Search Filter Host.

File version

File version 7.0.17134.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

searchfilterhost.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to searchfilterhost.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall command set up in registry.