Estimated safety rating

wudfhost.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if wudfhost.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is located in C:\Windows\System32\WUDFHost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 8abfe00f213f2571498f1b8fd7939a98.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 64 bit executable file

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

Digitally signed

wudfhost.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

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

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification PCA

Can be uninstalled

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