Estimated safety rating

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

Executable file path

This application is normally stored on disk in C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 3120b24060924f9b94182a1432b2d7f9.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform useful features to other programs or to Windows in general.

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

svchost.exe appears to have something to do with 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 exe is Host Process for Windows Services.

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad sign.

Digitally signed

svchost.exe has a digital signature. Today most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from svchost.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.