Estimated safety rating

taskhost.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if taskhost.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. 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 defend your system against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 72e953215cade1a726c04aafdf6b463d.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Accesses the internet

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

Belongs to the operating system

taskhost.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the entire power of current computer processors. This is quite normal because the makers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description stored in the program is Host Process for Windows Tasks.

File version

File version stored as a property 6.1.7601.18010 (win7sp1_gdr.121122-1432).

Manufacturer

Company name Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

This task does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

taskhost.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to taskhost.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.