HostAppService.exe is an executable file associated with the software application known as Pokki. This software is developed by SweetLabs, Inc. The file is typically located in the directory: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Pokki\Engine.
Pokki is a free digital distribution platform and Windows Shell extension by SweetLabs, Inc. It provides a mobile app-like interface for Windows-based computers. Pokki helps users to organize their apps and shortcuts, access their most used apps, files, and websites, and search for new apps in the convenient mobile-like interface.
While Pokki can be useful for organizing and accessing apps and files, it is not a necessary component of the Windows operating system. Some users may find it helpful, while others may find it unnecessary or intrusive.
There are a few reasons why you might want to remove it:
Unwanted Software: Pokki is often bundled with other software and can be installed without the user's knowledge. If you did not intentionally download and install Pokki, you might want to remove it.
System Performance: Pokki can consume system resources, which can slow down your computer. If you notice a decrease in system performance after installing Pokki, you might want to remove it.
Privacy Concerns: Pokki collects data about your usage habits to provide targeted advertising. If you are concerned about your privacy, you might want to remove it.
Description: HostAppService.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. HostAppService.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—in most cases C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Pokki\Engine\ or C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Host App Service\Engine\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 7,867,904 bytes (11% of all occurrences), 7,853,568 bytes and 21 more variants.
HostAppService.exe is not a Windows core file. The HostAppService.exe file is digitally signed. The program is not visible. The file is a Verisign signed file.
HostAppService.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case you experience problems using HostAppService.exe, you can also completely remove Lenovo Web Start or App Explorer (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).
If HostAppService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 7,215,672 bytes (40% of all occurrences), 7,532,360 bytes and 5 more variants.
It is certified by a trustworthy company. The program is not visible. HostAppService.exe is not a Windows system file.
HostAppService.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case you experience problems using HostAppService.exe, you can also completely remove Facebook (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as HostAppService.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the HostAppService.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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User Comments
It belongs to Window 8 Start Menu by Pokki, but Pokki installer offers a lot of unwanted 3rd party software. Alex (further information)
Nachdem mein Laptop extrem langsam lief checkte ich im Task-Manger was die Ursache ist. Diese App brahcte bis zu 70% Leistung. Holte mir infos dazu : Fazit einfach die APP : App Explorer löschen ! Alles geht wieder einwandfrei. Rene aus Klagenfurt
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Summary: Average user rating of HostAppService.exe:
based on 4 votes with 3 user comments.
3 users think HostAppService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving HostAppService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with HostAppService. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the HostAppService.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Alex (further information)
Rene aus Klagenfurt
Faleata
Summary: Average user rating of HostAppService.exe: based on 4 votes with 3 user comments. 3 users think HostAppService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.