Conhost.exe - what is it?
In this practical tip, we explain what exactly conhost.exe is.
What is conhost.exe and is it harmful?
- First things first: conhost.exe is not harmful. It is a system process and signed by Microsoft.
- Since Windows 7 you can find the file in the folder "C: \ Windows \ System32".
- In addition to the "csrss.exe" process, it is responsible for the command prompt and its appearance. More specifically, to present the command prompt in the Windows Aero theme.
- In order to continue to guarantee the function of the command prompt, you should not simply delete it.
- However, if you are using an older version of Windows or find it in another folder, it may be a virus. To detect and remove this, you should install good anti-virus software.
Tip: Also read our list of the most important commands for the Windows command prompt.