Estimated safety rating

svchost.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if svchost.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This application is usually stored in C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 8a0a29438052faed8a2532da50455756.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

svchost.exe seems to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This program can use the full power of a current PC processor.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.17763.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

svchost.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

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 set up in registry.