Estimated safety rating

searchprotocolhost.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if searchprotocolhost.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This program is usually found in C:\Windows\System32\SearchProtocolHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is d9e21cbf9e6a87847affd39ea3fa28ee.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

searchprotocolhost.exe seems 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 program can use the full power of a current computer cpu.

File description

The description extracted from the program is Microsoft Windows Search Protocol Host.

File version

File version extracted from the file 7.00.7601.17610 (win7sp1_gdr.110503-1502).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This exe does NOT have visible windows. This is usually a bad thing.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

searchprotocolhost.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from searchprotocolhost.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.