Estimated safety rating

svchost.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if svchost.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is b7f884c1b74a263f746ee12a5f7c9f6a.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This executable uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are necessary.

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 application can put to good use the full power of a current PC cpu.

File description

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

File version

File version 10.0.19041.1806 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This task does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is usually a bad thing.

Digitally signed

svchost.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in svchost.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: 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 stored in registry.