Estimated safety rating

svchost.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if svchost.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and path where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 15556928cb0e9f74f4036411d8cc111e.

Is running as a service

This program is a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Accesses the internet

This program uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

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 32 bit executable file

This exe runs as a 32-bit program. It can not exploit the entire power of current computer processors. This ordinarily happens because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description written in the program is Host Process for Windows Services.

File version

File version 10.0.16299.15 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Publisher Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This executable does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad sign.

Digitally signed

svchost.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.