{"id":544447,"date":"2023-01-27T20:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T17:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T20:00:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T17:00:51","slug":"what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is \u201cShell Infrastructure Host\u201d and Why Is It Running on My PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed911ade09\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed911ade09\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_Is_%E2%80%9CShell_Infrastructure_Host%E2%80%9D_and_Why_Is_It_Running_on_My_PC%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What Is \u201cShell Infrastructure Host\u201d and Why Is It Running on My PC?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc\/#What_Is_the_Shell_Infrastructure_Host_Process_and_What_Does_It_Do\" >What Is the Shell Infrastructure Host Process, and What Does It Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc\/#Why_Is_the_Process_Using_So_Much_CPU_Power\" >Why Is the Process Using So Much CPU Power?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc\/#Can_You_Disable_Shell_Infrastructure_Host\" >Can You Disable Shell Infrastructure Host?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-shell-infrastructure-host-and-why-is-it-running-on-my-pc\/#Is_Shell_Infrastructure_Host_a_Virus\" >Is Shell Infrastructure Host a Virus?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_Is_%E2%80%9CShell_Infrastructure_Host%E2%80%9D_and_Why_Is_It_Running_on_My_PC%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What Is \u201cShell Infrastructure Host\u201d and Why Is It Running on My PC?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-738773\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Windows-10-logo-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 10 logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Shell Infrastructure Host process is an important part of the Windows system. It is integral to the graphical interface and is responsible for effects like windows transparency, Start Menu layout, and the background image slideshow.<\/p>\n<p>Peek at the running processes in Task Manager on Windows and you\u2019ll likely see the Shell Infrastructure Host process. If you\u2019re curious what sihost.exe is, what it does, and perhaps why it sometimes uses a lot of CPU resources, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Shell_Infrastructure_Host_Process_and_What_Does_It_Do\"><\/span>What Is the Shell Infrastructure Host Process, and What Does It Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cShell Infrastructure Host\u201d is a critical process in Windows. Alongside other processes, such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/272930\/what-is-windows-shell-experience-host-and-why-is-running-on-my-pc\/\">Shell Experience Host, it\u2019s responsible for things like window transparency, the layout of the Start Menu, the desktop background slideshow, and several other graphical elements of the operating system (OS).<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0Task Manager, where its process name is sihost.exe, Shell Infrastructure Host can be found in the Windows Processes section. Under normal conditions, it will consume very few system resources. Occasionally, the resources consumed by the Shell Infrastructure Host can spike unexpectedly, causing lag, system slowdown, and even crashes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-865747\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shell-infrastructure-process.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"the shell infrastructure host process in task manager\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_the_Process_Using_So_Much_CPU_Power\"><\/span>Why Is the Process Using So Much CPU Power?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When operating under normal conditions, the Shell Infrastructure Host process will use only tiny amounts of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/694869\/what-is-a-cpu-and-what-does-it-do\/\">CPU and power resources when specific graphical changes are made. It will also use a small amount of memory (or RAM) at all times.<\/p>\n<p>Occasionally that resource usage will spike, with users reporting up to 70% of CPU power being used by the process. This spike can sometimes last for hours, which can be both worrying and frustrating if it affects PC performance.<\/p>\n<p>The main reasons for this problem are usually an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> or apps with a memory leak, and incorrectly configured or out-of-date personalization settings. One of the easiest and most reliable ways to prevent the problem is to apply any available updates to Windows and apps.<\/p>\n<p>Another common cause of high CPU usage by this process is having your desktop background set to Slideshow mode. If updating the operating system didn\u2019t help, try setting the desktop background to a static image. If that helps, but you still want a slideshow, try using images from a different location or installing a third-party desktop slideshow app.<\/p>\n<p>If the increase in resources only occurs when a particular app is running, it points to a memory leak. The easiest way to fix this is to repair the app in Settings.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Disable_Shell_Infrastructure_Host\"><\/span>Can You Disable Shell Infrastructure Host?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no way to permanently disable the process, and we wouldn\u2019t advise doing so even if there was. Disabling the process would almost certainly prevent Windows from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/840484\/why-is-turning-a-computer-on-called-booting\/\">booting and leave you staring at a blue screen of death (BSOD).<\/p>\n<p>You can end the process temporarily in Task Manager, to see if that fixes the high CPU use, but it will automatically restart after a few seconds. To do this, open Task Manager, find the Shell Infrastructure Host under Windows Processes, and right-click on it. Select \u201cEnd Task\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Shell_Infrastructure_Host_a_Virus\"><\/span>Is Shell Infrastructure Host a Virus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried Shell Infrastucture Host is a virus, the answer is almost certainly no. The Shell Infrastructure Host is a normal and essential part of Windows 10 and 11. Whenever Windows is running normally, you should expect to see it in the Task Manager.<\/p>\n<p>The CPU and memory spikes could possibly be caused by malware on your computer, but the process itself is not likely to have been hijacked by a virus. 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