Josh T asked:
i’ve got norton antivirus completely up to date and adaware se and avast antivirus all up to date and they’ve found no viruses, if this svchost thing is a virus has it rendered my antivirus useless? i mean they do find viruses and tracking cookies so it’s not like i know my antivirus is dead but…hell i just wanna know…what is svchost.exe and why is there about 10 instances of it running? ( i was browsing through my running processes list and saw svchost.exe so that’s how i know i got 10 instances of it running.)
i’ve got norton antivirus completely up to date and adaware se and avast antivirus all up to date and they’ve found no viruses, if this svchost thing is a virus has it rendered my antivirus useless? i mean they do find viruses and tracking cookies so it’s not like i know my antivirus is dead but…hell i just wanna know…what is svchost.exe and why is there about 10 instances of it running? ( i was browsing through my running processes list and saw svchost.exe so that’s how i know i got 10 instances of it running.)
Originally posted 2009-04-24 22:53:04.
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Windows errors related to svchost.exe ?
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 could also be a stealth monitoring software that sits in the background and tracks all activities such as keyboard input (including websites visited, passwords etc.) This information can be sent to third parties through email or ftp uploads. If you did not intentionally install this program make sure you remove it to protect your privacy.
Determining whether svchost.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from.
Check that svchost.exe is stable on your computer. #
i dunno what it is but i have 6 of the same
try this place it may help you understand a bit about the svchost.exe
I usually have 3 or 4 running but ten sound more than odd.
Some Viruses and trojans uses the name to make it sound legitimate.
NO, the SVCHOST.EXE is a normal and essential windows process. It acts a a host for a collection of vital services that run on your computer. Its designed for efficiency by taking many process and running them under a single executive process. You may have multiple one running due to multiple groups of processes running. You should not delete this process. However, you can limit the need for it to load by cutting down on the number of programs and processes your computer needs. Hope this helps!