Estimated safety rating

searchhost.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if searchhost.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is normally found in C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is a8852b3cfd77ad40bab598358f43b788.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

searchhost.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 uses the full capacity of nowadays' CPUs.

File version

File version stored as a property 624.4606.70.0.

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This application does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad sign.

Digitally signed

searchhost.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to searchhost.exe checks out perfectly. 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 executable does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.