What does the DismHost.exe file do?
The DismHost.exe process is also known as Dism Host Servicing Process and is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of DismHost.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Dism Host Servicing Process has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Dism Host Servicing Process has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- DismHost.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module DismHost.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about DismHost.exe Dism Host Servicing Process
DismHost.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file DismHost.exe is found in in a subdirectory of the Windows Temp folder.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 96,768 bytes (24% of all these files), 146,256 bytes as well as 13 other variants.
This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The original file by Microsoft is digitally signed. So please check the file on your computer. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file.
For this reason, 27% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A DismHost.exe file has a 29% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 96,768 bytes (38% of all these files), 149,184 bytes as well as 7 other variants. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The original file was created by Microsoft. The file itself can therefore be considered trustworthy. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties).
- A DismHost.exe file has a 13% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". In this case, the file size is usually 143,592 bytes (15% of all these files), 82,944 bytes as well as 6 other variants. The original file by Microsoft is digitally signed. So please check the file on your computer. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. This file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit.
- A DismHost.exe file has a 18% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 172,344 bytes (28% of all these files), 144,056 bytes, 145,928 bytes, 177,512 bytes or, as the case may be, 140,392 bytes.
- A DismHost.exe file has a 0% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows\System32. In this case, the file size is usually 121,704 bytes.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves DismHost.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about DismHost?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
Summary: source: file.net
How to uninstall the program
To remove Dism Host Servicing Process from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate the program in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if DismHost.exe (Dism Host Servicing Process) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Dism Host Servicing Process. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Dism Host Servicing Process or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or DismHost.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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