Estimated safety rating

shellexperiencehost.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if shellexperiencehost.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is located in C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is eec01707ba931b7113de3e1cf7528f69.

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 x64 executable. It runs using the full capacity of nowadays' CPUs.

File description

The description written in the file is Windows Shell Experience Host.

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

shellexperiencehost.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This means it doesn't run in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

shellexperiencehost.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to shellexperiencehost.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

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 a removal routine set up in registry.