Estimated safety rating

ehshell.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if ehshell.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is stored in C:\Windows\ehome\ehshell.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is b0222bd0f9d97488d691bcc02b051a92.

Is running as a service

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

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is quite normal. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for updates. For this, Internet communications are required.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It can not use the entire set of features of modern PC chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description present in the exe is Windows Media Center.

File version

File version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255).

Manufacturer

Maker Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

ehshell.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't operate in a kind of stealth mode. Its activity is clearly displayed to you.

Digitally signed

ehshell.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in ehshell.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 executable does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.