Estimated safety rating

svchost.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if svchost.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 9520a99e77d6196d0d09833146424113.

Is running as a service

This program is a Windows service. This means it operates on your PC in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to Windows in general.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

svchost.exe appears to use the functions of 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 computer processor.

File description

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

File version

File version extracted from the file 10.0.18362.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

svchost.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to svchost.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

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 command set up in registry.