Estimated safety rating

taskhostw.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if taskhostw.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is stored in C:\Windows\system32\taskhostw.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 933581dcb7b289d61b63f08544540ba5.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

taskhostw.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 use the full power of a modern computer processor.

Has valid windows

This exe does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from taskhostw.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

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