Jhi_Service.exe: What is it & How to Disable it

Your PC has many processes running at all times, and one of them is jhi_service.exe. Many users are concerned about what this process is, and in today’s guide, we going to show you everything you need to know about it.

What is the process jhi_service.exe?

This file is associated with Intel’s Dynamic Application Loader Host Interface and it’s a part of Intel’s Active Management Technology.

This service runs in the background and it connects the system with Intel’s Management Engine allowing you to perform device management and maintenance remotely.

Where is jhi_service.exe located?

You can usually find this file located in the following path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine Components\DAL\

Why is jhi_service.exe in Task Manager?

This is a background service associated with Intel hardware, so if you have an Intel CPU or other hardware, it’s likely that you have this file in Task Manager.

Is jhi_service.exe a virus?

No, jhi_service.exe isn’t malware, since it’s developed by Intel. However, you can scan it by doing the following:

1. Locate jhi_service.exe on your PC.
2. Right-click it and choose Scan with Microsoft Defender.
   
3. Wait for the scan to finish.

You can also check the digital signature by doing the following:

1. Locate the file, right-click it, and choose Properties.
   
2. Navigate to Digital Signatures and double-click the available signatures.
   
3. If the signatures are signed by Intel, it means that the file is safe and legitimate.

How can I disable jhi_service.exe?

1. Press Windows key + R and type services.msc.
   
2. Locate Intel Dynamic Application Loader Host Interface Service and double-click it.
3. Set the Startup type to Disabled and click on Stop.
   
4. Click Apply and OK.

As you can see, this file is perfectly safe as long as it comes from Intel, so you shouldn’t worry too much about it.

This isn’t the only Intel software you can detect, and we wrote about Igfxpers.exe and IgfxCUIService.exe in our previous guides, so visit them for more information.