Estimated safety rating

shellexperiencehost.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if shellexperiencehost.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default name and path where this application is stored is
C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is d8af40724c9af0f4b593d1ae3679e8b8.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate 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 32 bit executable file

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It can not benefit of the entire power of modern PC processors. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description stored in the program is Windows Shell Experience Host.

File version

File version stored as a property 10.0.10586.306 (th2_release_sec.160422-1850).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in shellexperiencehost.exe verifies as ok. 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 command stored in registry.