Estimated safety rating

svchost.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if svchost.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and directory where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 7469cc568ad6821fd9d925542730a7d8.

Is running as a service

This program is 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 functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is quite normal. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

Belongs to the operating system

svchost.exe seems 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 application can put to good use the full power of a current computer processor.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.19041.4355 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

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

Has valid windows

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

Digitally signed

svchost.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to svchost.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.