Estimated safety rating

shellexperiencehost.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if shellexperiencehost.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is stored in C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 864f62292d22868d581e9fdef901db36.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

shellexperiencehost.exe seems 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 program can put to good use the full power of a modern PC processor.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.15063.909 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

shellexperiencehost.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't operate in some kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

shellexperiencehost.exe is digitally signed. Today most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to shellexperiencehost.exe is valid. This is excellent.

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 set up in registry.