Estimated safety rating

settingsynchost.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if settingsynchost.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where the application is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\SettingSyncHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 882c8821abb9c0b575b284edf4de7afa.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

settingsynchost.exe appears to use the functions of 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' computer processors.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Host Process for Setting Synchronization.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.14393.1198 (rs1_release_sec.170427-1353).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

This app does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is usually a bad thing.

Digitally signed

settingsynchost.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in settingsynchost.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.