Estimated safety rating

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

Executable file path

Normally, this application is stored in C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 95043977365cf88a80161be9cf3281fb.

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 legit programs, which provide useful functions to other applications or to Windows in general.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. Today this is quite normal. For example, most of the programs on your computer check for updates. For 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 32 bit executable file

This application runs in 32-bit mode. It can not exploit the entire set of features of current PC CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description stored in the file is Host Process for Windows Services.

File version

File version 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from svchost.exe is valid. 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 executable does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.