Estimated safety rating

searchprotocolhost.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if searchprotocolhost.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This program is normally found on disk in C:\Windows\System32\SearchProtocolHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 98d0a8c3bf81774d76eaab5977b69ab3.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

searchprotocolhost.exe seems 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 computer cpu.

File description

The description written in the exe is Microsoft Windows Search Protocol Host.

File version

File version stored as a property 7.00.9600.17787 (winblue_r10.150331-1500).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some dangerous features of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

searchprotocolhost.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from searchprotocolhost.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.