comp question -svchost.exe

hdwrench

January 16, 2007 13:50

any computers wizards out there ? in my windows task manager i see no less then 7 svchost running at the same time , is this normal ? i did a goggle search and looked this up in mcaffe but cant figure what to do .......

i am no comp wiz past the keyboards .

wrench

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  Pensfan

  January 16, 2007 13:56

  OMFG!!!! QUICK! TURN OFF THE COMPUTER AND RUN!!!! IT'S A SUITCASE NUKE!!!!!!!
  
  
  
  Oh... wait... You said svchost.exe... I thought you said something else. Sorry.
  
  svchost.exe is a Microsoft Windows executable file labeled as: "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services". This is a required Windows file and is used to load needed DLL files that are used with Microsoft Windows and Windows programs that run on your computer.
  
  Some times you will notice that there are several svchost processes running at once. Multiple svchost.exe files are loaded when a program needs to be grouped from other Windows services. This is a normal operation of Windows and it is common to see three or four svchost.exe in the Task Manager processes.
  
  

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  iwannausername

  January 16, 2007 14:48

  What he said. But also remember that it can be used to load and run viruses from dll files - so how that particular instance of it was invoked may be important.
  
  So, don't use Internet Explorer, don't open files you weren't expecting to get from anyone (even a friend... email 'em back and ask if they sent a zipfile or not), use a good antivirus tool (I like ubuntu at www.ubuntu.com but if you insist on windows then http://free.grisoft.com), and don't install all those little bug buddy type stuff for telling you what the weather is, etc.
  
  And when you are ready for a new computer, just get a Mac.

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  hdwrench

  January 16, 2007 19:39

  thanks guys .
  
  wrench

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  zipperzap

  January 16, 2007 19:41

  1984 til now ... my Macs have never said that.
  
  They just run flawlessly.[:D]

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  KEVD18

  January 17, 2007 06:47

  svchost.exe - svchost - Process Information
  Process File: svchost.exe or svchost
  Process Name: Microsoft Service Host Process
  
  Click Here to Run a Free Scan for svchost.exe Related Errors
  
  Description:
  svchost.exe is a system process belonging to the Microsoft Windows Operating System which handles processes executed from DLLs. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
  
  Note: svchost.exe is a process registered as a backdoor vulnerability which may be installed for malicious purposes by an attacker allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. If unaccounted for, this process should be removed immediately.
  
  Note: svchost.exe is a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
  
  Note: svchost.exe is a process belonging to Microsoft Service Host Process. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
  
  Determining whether svchost.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from in WinTasks.
  Click Here to Scan Your PC including svchost.exe to Detect any Security Threat
  
  Recommendation for svchost.exe:
  svchost.exe should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. It is highly recommended to Run a Free Performance Scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet settings.
  
  Author: Microsoft Corp.
  Part Of: Microsoft Windows Operating System

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