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Program info

Estimated safety rating

 taskhostw.exe

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

Executable file path

 C:\Windows\System32\taskhostw.exe

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

 f56daf008ffd7e423292de21a990b2d4

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is f56daf008ffd7e423292de21a990b2d4.

Is running as a service

 No

This program is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

 Yes

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

 Yes

This is a x64 executable. It runs using the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

Has valid windows

 No

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

Digitally signed

 Yes

taskhostw.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of clean programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

 Yes

The digital signature extracted from taskhostw.exe is valid. This is very good.

Certifier name

 Microsoft Windows

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

 Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

 No

This application does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.