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ShellExperienceHost - Exe File Information

The ShellExperienceHost.exe file is a Windows system process that can cause problems. It is typically located in C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ and has a variety of known file sizes. While the true ShellExperienceHost.exe file is safe, malware authors sometimes use the same file name to avoid detection. Suspicious variants of ShellExperienceHost.exe may be located in unexpected locations like the Program Files folder and have abnormal file sizes or behavior. Users should check their system for any potentially malicious processes using that name.

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ShellExperienceHost - Exe File Information

The ShellExperienceHost.exe file is a Windows system process that can cause problems. It is typically located in C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ and has a variety of known file sizes. While the true ShellExperienceHost.exe file is safe, malware authors sometimes use the same file name to avoid detection. Suspicious variants of ShellExperienceHost.exe may be located in unexpected locations like the Program Files folder and have abnormal file sizes or behavior. Users should check their system for any potentially malicious processes using that name.

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ShellExperienceHost.

exe file information

ShellExperienceHost.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Windows Shell Experience Host or Application Frame Host belongs to
software Microsoft Windows Operating System or Application Frame Host or Application
Frame HostP by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) or Application Frame Host.

Description: The original ShellExperienceHost.exe from Microsoft is an important part of


Windows, but often causes problems. The file ShellExperienceHost.exe is located in a subfolder
of C:\Windows (usually C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 2,095,968 bytes (19% of all occurrences),
1,653,600 bytes and 2,010,520 bytes, 1,982,368 bytes, 2,173,336 bytes, 2,271,544 bytes,
1,906,016 bytes, 2,378,040 bytes, 1,907,536 bytes, 1,235,296 bytes, 2,272,568 bytes,
2,095,960 bytes, 947,552 bytes, 2,173,456 bytes, 1,351,008 bytes, 2,346,000 bytes,
1,176,472 bytes, 2,174,776 bytes, 2,013,024 bytes, 1,097,112 bytes, 1,653,624 bytes,
1,380,880 bytes, 2,378,256 bytes, 947,544 bytes, 2,344,976 bytes, 1,030,552 bytes,
1,124,176 bytes, 1,348,448 bytes or 2,010,640 bytes.
It is a Windows system file. The file is a Microsoft signed file. The program is not visible. The
file has a digital signature. Therefore the technical security rating is 2% dangerous, but you
should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with ShellExperienceHost.exe, you can
also ask the developer, Microsoft, for assistance or uninstall the associated program (Start >
Control Panel >Uninstall a Program >Microsoft Windows or Windows Shell Experience).

Recommended: Identify ShellExperienceHost.exe related errors

Viruses with the same file name


Is ShellExperienceHost.exe a virus? No, it is not. The true ShellExperienceHost.exe file is a safe
Microsoft Windows system process, called "Windows Shell Experience Host". However, writers
of malware programs, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans deliberately give their processes the
same file name to escape detection. Viruses with the same file name are such as
HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic (detected by Kaspersky), and Trojan.Gen.2 or Trojan.Gen
(detected by Symantec).
To ensure that no rogue ShellExperienceHost.exe is running on your PC, click here to run a Free
Malware Scan.

How to recognize suspicious variants?

 If ShellExperienceHost.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security


rating is 74% dangerous. The file size is 2,973,184 bytes (32% of all occurrences),
1,056,768 bytes and 2,970,112 bytes, 2,969,600 bytes, 637,440 bytes, 1,496,576 bytes,
2,878,976 bytes, 50,176 bytes, 5,437,440 bytes, 2,971,136 bytes, 4,946,944 bytes or
2,971,648 bytes. ShellExperienceHost.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is
not visible. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key:
Run).
 If ShellExperienceHost.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary
files, the security rating is 79% dangerous. The file size is 5,915,136 bytes (25% of all
occurrences), 2,969,600 bytes and 5 more variants. The program has no visible window.
The ShellExperienceHost.exe file is not a Windows core file. The application starts when
Windows starts (see Registry key: Run). ShellExperienceHost.exe is able to monitor
applications.
 If ShellExperienceHost.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the
security rating is 92% dangerous. The file size is 864,768 bytes (25% of all occurrences),
38,912 bytes, 1,288,704 bytes or 2,970,112 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ShellExperienceHost.exe, particularly when


located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the
ShellExperienceHost.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend
Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top
Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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