dasHost.exe - what is it?
If you find the dasHost.exe process on your computer, you are not alone in your perplexity. We'll show you what's behind DasHost.exe and whether you really need the process.
dasHost.exe: Invisible Windows process
- The abbreviation dasHost.exe stands for "Device Association Framework Provider Host". It is a Windows process that runs invisibly in the background.
- DasHost.exe is mainly used under Windows 8, but can also appear under other Windows versions such as Windows 10. It always searches for new emails in the background and notifies you of the receipt.
- If dasHost.exe generates a high load, you can safely close the file in the Task Manager. Otherwise, you should simply let the process run for reasons of system stability.
- The file is located in the path "C: \ Windows \ System32". Right-click to open the "Properties" and switch to the "Details" tab at the top. If the information matches something in the picture above, it is an original file.
- If you still suspect that it may be a malware disguised as dasHost.exe, you should check the file. In the following practical tip, we will show you how to check individual files online for viruses.