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 be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

This program is normally stored in C:\Windows\System32\SettingSyncHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 7b11258eb1a269a487fad1bba63d8503.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

settingsynchost.exe appears 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 exe can put to good use the full power of a current computer processor.

File description

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

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights 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 thing.

Digitally signed

settingsynchost.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from 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 program does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.