Estimated safety rating

settingsynchost.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if settingsynchost.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is found in C:\Windows\System32\SettingSyncHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 2d443c08aaf6b917528ef0309742723e.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

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

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

64-bit code has been detected. This program can put to good use the full power of a current PC processor.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.17763.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

settingsynchost.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from settingsynchost.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.