Estimated safety rating

dllhost.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if dllhost.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

This application is usually stored on disk in C:\Windows\System32\dllhost.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is a8edb86fc2a4d6d1285e4c70384ac35a.

Is running as a service

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

Belongs to the operating system

dllhost.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 64-bit executable. It runs using the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

File description

The description stored in the program is COM Surrogate.

File version

File version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

dllhost.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't work in a kind of invisible mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to the user.

Digitally signed

dllhost.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to dllhost.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

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.