Estimated safety rating

settingsynchost.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if settingsynchost.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system 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 program is fad56d0a789345614220d9b770df400a.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

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 32 bit executable file

This app runs as a 32-bit program. It can not use the full power of current computer chips. This is quite normal because the authors did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.10586.306 (th2_release_sec.160422-1850).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

This app 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 clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to 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 command set up in registry.