Estimated safety rating

svchost.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if svchost.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 8ec922c7a58a8701ab481b7be9644536.

Is running as a service

This application is set up as a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which perform useful features to other applications or to Windows in general.

Accesses the internet

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a 64-bit executable. It runs using the full capacity of modern computer processors.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.22621.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © 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 is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in svchost.exe verifies as ok. 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 executable does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.