Estimated safety rating

settingsynchost.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if settingsynchost.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against threats.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is b9b902c12d6872de9135b0a7c1aca5a8.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This program uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

File description

The description stored in the program is Host Process for Setting Synchronization.

File version

File version 10.0.10586.306 (th2_release_sec.160422-1850).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This file does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad sign.

Digitally signed

settingsynchost.exe has a digital signature. Today most virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to settingsynchost.exe is valid. 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.