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What is DismHost.exe & How to Get Rid of It
This is a legitimate Windows system file
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Updated onFebruary 23, 2024
updated onFebruary 23, 2024
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There is contradictory information regarding the authenticity of Windows’s DismHost.exe, and many are worried that it might be malware. In today’s guide, we’ll examine this file closely and see what it does.
What is the Dismhost EXE file?
The DismHost.exe file belongs to Microsoft Corporation’s Microsoft Deployment Image Servicing and Management software component. It can be found in the following locations:
How do I get rid of DismHost.exe?
1. Verify the DismHost.exe authenticity
2. Uninstall DismHost.exe
In most cases, if the app shows up in the Control Panel, it may be malware and should be removed, which means you will have to run a malware scan after uninstalling it.
3. Remove from Task Manager
4. Disabling the service from the Command Prompt
What does DISM host do?
This service can fix corrupted system files and update your drivers. It is also used for enabling or disabling Windows features.
Is DismHost a virus?
By default, DismHost is a legitimate Windows system process and not a virus. Some of our readers have found this file in the Temp folder, but this only means that Windows Defender could not complete a scheduled scan.
Lastly, it is crucial to understand that deleting the genuine DismHost.exe process may lead to issues such asDISM failederror message.
You may want to look at this article if you encounter aDISM error 87on your devices. To learn more about DISM, our guide onDISM commandsshould be able to answer all your questions.
That is all we will cover in this guide. Let us know if you have any questions using the comments section below.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
