Windows计算机中有许多系统文件在后台运行。这些文件在您打开计算机时启动。这些文件的工作是管理Windows操作系统中的不同进程。但是一些恶意软件或病毒会模仿计算机的系统文件。在这种情况下，用户很难区分恶意软件和原始系统文件。在本文中，我们将讨论Windows 11/10Sihost.exe文件是什么以及如何将其与病毒区分开来。
Windows 11/10Sihost.exe是什么？
Sihost.exe代表Shell 基础设施主机(Shell Infrastructure Host)文件。它是一个在后台运行的可执行系统文件，是Windows 11/10的关键文件之一。Sihost.exe在(Sihost.exe)Windows 10中执行各种进程，包括启动和启动上下文菜单、操作中心等。
您可以在任务管理器(Task Manager)中查看此文件。要打开任务管理器(Task Manager)，请右键单击任务栏并选择“任务管理器(Task Manager)”。现在，在“进程(Processes)”选项卡中，向下滚动以查看“ Shell Infrastructure Host ”文件。它是 Sihost.exe 文件。
您可以禁用或终止Sihost.exe 进程(Sihost.exe Process)吗？
您可以通过单击任务管理器中的“结束任务(End Task)”按钮来终止Sihost.exe进程。这将终止Sihost.exe进程。但请注意不要进行此类尝试，因为它可能会导致您的系统出现严重错误，因为Sihost是一个系统文件。也许禁用它后，您将无法启动“开始(Start)”菜单和Cortana，因为它们由Sihost.exe进程控制和管理。此外，您可能还会经常遇到文件资源管理器崩溃的情况。永久删除它会导致Windows Shell完全中断。
如果Sihost.exe损坏会怎样？
有缺陷的Sihost.exe或Shell Infrastructure Host可能会导致您的系统运行缓慢并显示不同类型的错误消息，例如：
- Shell 基础结构主机已停止工作。
- 发生了导致程序终止的问题。
- (Access)Shell Infrastructure Host ( Sihost.exe ) 模块中地址(Sihost.exe)FFFFFFFF的访问冲突并读取地址 00000000（未知硬错误）。
在这种情况下，您应该运行系统文件检查器。
Sihost.exe不会对您的计算机系统构成威胁，除非它是恶意文件。那么，如何检查文件是否可疑？进一步阅读以了解该过程。
如何检查Sihost.exe是否是病毒？
许多恶意软件和病毒可以将自己伪装成系统文件。通过这样做，它们在系统中保持活动状态，而不会让用户知道它们。此类恶意软件和病毒对您的计算机系统构成威胁，您应采取适当措施将其删除。要检查Sihost.exe是否是恶意软件，请按照以下步骤操作：
1] 打开“任务管理器(Task Manager)”并选择“ Shell Infrastructure Host ”。右键单击它并选择“属性(Properties)”。
2]现在，单击“详细信息(Details)”选项卡并阅读文件描述。如果是正版文件，版权归微软公司所有(Microsoft Corporation)。
或者，您也可以通过检查其在目录中的位置来检查Sihost.exe是否为恶意文件。为此，请按照下列步骤操作：
1]打开(Open)任务管理器(Task Manager)，右键单击“ Shell Infrastructure Host ”并选择“打开文件位置(Open File Location)”选项。
2]现在，检查文件所在的目录。如果它位于目录C:\Windows\System32中，则无需担心。
但是如果目录不是我们这里提到的目录，它可能是病毒或恶意软件。
如果是病毒或恶意软件怎么办？考虑使用良好的防病毒和反恶意软件扫描您的 PC。
如果您想免受此类恶意文件的侵害，则必须注意以下几点：
- 将您的Windows 10更新到最新版本。最新更新修复了Windows 10中可能成为网络犯罪分子目标的漏洞。
- 始终使用有效的防病毒软件，切勿禁用防火墙保护。此外，请保持您的防病毒软件是最新的。
- 切勿打开来自不受信任来源的链接。
- 切勿将您的密码和敏感信息保存在网络浏览器上，尤其是您的信用卡和银行详细信息。
- 始终购买原始版本的Windows。不要安装盗版。
Sihost.exe是一个重要的Windows文件，但如果病毒或恶意软件在您的系统中伪装，可能会给您带来麻烦。安全浏览互联网并仅从受信任的网站下载免费软件是一些良好做法，可将系统感染风险降至最低。
What is Sihost.exe in Windows 11/10? How to know if it is virus?
There are many system fіles in a Windows computer that run in the bаckground. Theѕe files start when yоu turn ON your computer. The work of these files is to manage different processes in thе Windows operating system. But some mаlware or viruseѕ mimic the computеr’s system files. In such a condition, it becomes difficult for a user to differentiate between malware and the original system file. In this article, we will discuss what a Sihost.exe file in Windows 11/10 is and how you can differentiate it from a virus.
What is Sihost.exe in Windows 11/10?
Sihost.exe stands for Shell Infrastructure Host file. It is an executable system file that runs in the background and is one of the crucial files for Windows 11/10. Sihost.exe carries out various processes in Windows 10, including starting and launching the context menu, action center, etc.
You can view this file in the Task Manager. To open the Task Manager, right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager.” Now, in the “Processes” tab, scroll down to view the “Shell Infrastructure Host” file. It is the Sihost.exe file.
Can you Disable or Terminate the Sihost.exe Process?
You can terminate the Sihost.exe process by clicking the “End Task” button in the task manager. This will terminate the Sihost.exe process. But beware of doing such attempts, as it may cause a critical error on your system because Sihost is a system file. Maybe after disabling it, you cannot launch the Start menu and Cortana, as they are controlled and managed by the Sihost.exe process. Moreover, you may also encounter the crashing of file explorer frequently. Deleting it permanently will cause the Windows Shell to break completely.
What happens if Sihost.exe gets corrupted?
A defective Sihost.exe or Shell Infrastructure Host can cause your system to run slow and displays different kinds of error messages, such as:
- Shell Infrastructure Host has stopped working.
- A problem has occurred that caused the program to terminate.
- Access violation of the address FFFFFFFF in Shell Infrastructure Host (Sihost.exe) module and reading the address 00000000 (an Unknown hard error).
In such a case, you should run the System File Checker.
Sihost.exe is not a threat to your computer system unless it is a malicious file. So, how can you check if the file is suspicious? Read further to know the process.
How to check if Sihost.exe is a virus?
Many malware and viruses can camouflage themselves to the system files. By doing this, they remain active in the system without letting the user know about them. Such malware and viruses are a threat to your computer system and you should take appropriate action to remove them. To check whether the Sihost.exe is malicious or not, follow the below-listed steps:
1] Open the “Task Manager” and select the “Shell Infrastructure Host.” Right-click on it and select “Properties.”
2] Now, click on the “Details” tab and read the description of the file. If it is a genuine file, it has copyright from the Microsoft Corporation.
Alternatively, you can also check whether Sihost.exe is a malicious file or not by checking its location in the directory. For this, follow the below-listed steps:
1] Open the Task Manager, right-click on the “Shell Infrastructure Host” and select the “Open File Location” option.
2] Now, check the directory in which the file is located. If it is located in the directory C:\Windows\System32, you need not worry about it.
But if the directory is other than what we have mentioned here, it may be a virus or malware.
What to do, if it is a virus or malware? Consider scanning your PC with a good antivirus and antimalware software.
If you want to stay protected from such malicious files, you have to take care of the following points:
- Update your Windows 10 to the latest version. The newest updates fix the possible vulnerabilities in Windows 10 that make it an easy target of cybercriminals.
- Always use an effective antivirus and never disable the firewall protection. Also, keep your antivirus up to date.
- Never open a link from an untrusted source.
- Never save your passwords and sensitive information on web browsers, especially your credit card and banking details.
- Always purchase the original version of Windows. Do not install the pirated versions.
Sihost.exe is a crucial Windows file but can put you into trouble if a virus or malware is camouflaging in your system. Browsing the internet safely and downloading free software only from the trusted websites are some of the good practices to minimize the risk of getting your system infected.
