Estimated safety rating

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

Executable file path

This program is usually stored in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.SkypeApp_11.17.420.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\SkypeHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is b6981395e531df5e8270d8cd97b348ad.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can exploit the full power of a modern computer cpu.

Digitally signed

The digital certificate is missing from this program. The maker did not bother to sign it. This is probably bad.

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is good. si are uninstall.