uihost.exe is a software component associated with McAfee WebAdvisor. It is a user level process that runs in the background on your computer. The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file which in some cases could harm your computer.
McAfee WebAdvisor, the software associated with uihost.exe, is a free browser plug-in that provides security advice about websites before you click on a possible risky site. It helps protect your computer by warning you of potential threats, providing safety ratings for websites, and assisting in keeping your personal information secure while browsing the internet.
uihost.exe is needed for the proper functioning of McAfee WebAdvisor. It helps the software to run smoothly and provide the necessary security features. Like any executable, it has the potential to harm your computer if it's a virus or malware disguised as the uihost.exe file. If you find the file in a location other than C:\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor, it could be a sign of a virus. In such cases, or if you don't use McAfee WebAdvisor, you should consider removing it.
Description: Uihost.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Uihost.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—e.g. C:\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 911,160 bytes (8% of all occurrences), 885,752 bytes and 41 more variants.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature.
Uihost.exe is able to manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 34% dangerous.
Uninstalling this variant:
If any problems with McAfee WebAdvisor or WebAdvisor by McAfee occur, you may also want to do the following: 1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program) 2) visit the www.siteadvisor.com website.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as uihost.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the uihost.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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One user suspects danger.
One user thinks uihost.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
Best practices for resolving uihost issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with uihost. 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 uihost.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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One user suspects danger. One user thinks uihost.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.