Estimated safety rating

shellexperiencehost.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if shellexperiencehost.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

This application is normally stored on disk in C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 951fb3a48e82ecf1603d2a555b7daeb8.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

shellexperiencehost.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 64-bit executable. It uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

File description

The description extracted from the file is Windows Shell Experience Host.

File version

File version 10.0.16299.15 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

shellexperiencehost.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't operate in some kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly shown to the user.

Digitally signed

shellexperiencehost.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from shellexperiencehost.exe checks out perfectly. 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 executable does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.