What is ServiceHostApp.exe?
ServiceHostApp.exe is part of Service Host App and developed by Pokki according to the ServiceHostApp.exe version information.
ServiceHostApp.exe's description is "Service Host App"
ServiceHostApp.exe is digitally signed by Pokki.
ServiceHostApp.exe is usually located in the 'c:\users\%USERNAME%\appdata\local\pokki\engine\' folder.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on ServiceHostApp.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Service Host App |
| Company name | Pokki |
| File description | Service Host App |
| Internal name | pokki |
| Original filename | ServiceHostApp.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2010-2014 - SweetLabs, Inc |
| Product version | 0.269.7.768 |
| File version | 0.269.7.768 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Service Host App |
| Company name | Pokki |
| File description | Service Host App |
| Internal name | pokki |
| Original filename | ServiceHostApp.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2010-2014 - SweetLabs,.. |
| Product version | 0.269.7.768 |
| File version | 0.269.7.768 |
Digital signatures [?]
ServiceHostApp.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Pokki |
| Certificate issuer name | Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA |
| Certificate serial number | 0895bfaf55a6dc53921fcdff971124bd |
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 2240b45eb636c42e15e33ed873cba186 |
| SHA256 | bced40ff0a7b45ca3b4e8c99726048c7096d58e7e5c7bc0b04e73820737f444e |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to servicehostapp.exe:
servicehostapp.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
servicehostapp.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Service Host App has stopped working.
End Program - servicehostapp.exe. This program is not responding.
servicehostapp.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
servicehostapp.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
I have Windows 8.1 , not using Windows 10 yet to see what feedback is from other users and organisations.
I use Pokki Start Menu.
Friday October 30 I had a warning from microsoft of Malware
trying to get into my computer. It recommended that I activate "Defender" to prevent the "bug" getting in. I did so and "Defender went into action.
When this was finished and my screen was back to normal,
I went into Outlook(my(e-mails) and this appeared;
Heading "Problem with Shortcut"
"The item HostAppService.exe that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved, so this shortcut will no longer work properly.
Do you want to delete this shortcut?
Yes No"
When I do "No" nothing changes.
When I went into "outlook" and did "Yes" it removed from my taskbar.
When I went into "Pokki start menu" it removed from my taskbar.
Yet when I checked the website for "HostAppService.exe" it is part of the Pokki setup.
I didnt even know I had its shortcut.
I have today done a restore back to Thursday but this
"Problem with Shortcut" is still there.
It happens if I try Google, but not with Firefox,Explorer or BBC. "Action Centre " does not now appear on taskbar.
# 31 Oct 2015, 4:15
andy writes
On Friday, Oct 30, I received a Malware warning from Microsoft on my Windows 10 home page. I did as recommended and removed the Malware. Now my start menu gives me a message "StartMenu.ink" is unavailable. How do I get back to the position I was in before all these ridiculous messages started.
# 31 Oct 2015, 14:09
Michele Smalley-Hamic writes
H have exactly the same problem as Reg & Andy!!! got same malware message, took same action & now my StartMenu is gone!!...I agree, how do I get it back...i need this! Please Help
# 2 Nov 2015, 9:16
x user writes
Servicehostapp seems to be part of an app signed by Pokki that was intended to replace the missing start button that Microsoft took out in Windows 8. Lenovo even preinstalled the app on its computers, so it seems legit, although I don't know if it does something else while sitting on your taskbar. In my case, the app appears as a house icon in the taskbar and when you click on it you get some of the functionality of the old Windows start button and an app store. The app apparently checks for updates every time you start your computer and I think that's why servicehostapp appears in the task manager. The update task is listed in the task scheduler, and in my case it is named "SweetLabs App Platform". I chose to leave it because it provides a direct access to control panel. If you want to get rid of servicehostapp appearing in your task manager every time you start your computer you may want to disable the aforementioned task in the task scheduler or uninstall the app. If you want to remove it I think there should be no problems as it is no essential to the system but as with the uninstalling of any program it is good to make a restore point before uninstalling.
# 2 Nov 2017, 10:22
Reg writes