Estimated safety rating

settingsynchost.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if settingsynchost.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is found in C:\WINDOWS\System32\SettingSyncHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 6157123136da1003590b8797a3b39a37.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

settingsynchost.exe seems to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

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

File description

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

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.16299.15 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

This executable does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

settingsynchost.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to settingsynchost.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

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 stored in registry.