need help with my computer.....
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Ridin Dirty
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From: Charlotte,NC
need help with my computer.....
theres this program going that i see in my windows task manager that keep using up all of the CPU........its called
svchost.exe
the user name is a local service
i tried ending the process but it wont let me can anybody give me some tips?
i really appreciate it
svchost.exe
the user name is a local service
i tried ending the process but it wont let me can anybody give me some tips?
i really appreciate it
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Ridin Dirty
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From: Charlotte,NC
Originally Posted by darksideofjae
I believe thats normal cus i got the same thing on my pc
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Ridin Dirty
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Originally Posted by Black2000GSR
I think it's part of Windows. It's running on mine now, but not using any CPU, and only about 3MB of RAM.
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The Svchost.exe file is located in the %SystemRoot%\System32 folder. At startup, Svchost.exe checks the services part of the registry to construct a list of services that it must load. Multiple instances of Svchost.exe can run at the same time. Each Svchost.exe session can contain a grouping of services. Therefore, separate services can run, depending on how and where Svchost.exe is started. This grouping of services permits better control and easier debugging.
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svchost.exe is a regular windows program.
I have 6 instances of it running right now.
HOWEVER, there are some malware programs and even virii that disguise themselves as svchost.exe. So I suggest scanning for the typical virus's and ad/spyware stuff.
Adaware.
Spybot.
NAV.
I have 6 instances of it running right now.
HOWEVER, there are some malware programs and even virii that disguise themselves as svchost.exe. So I suggest scanning for the typical virus's and ad/spyware stuff.
Adaware.
Spybot.
NAV.
MR, ftw
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You can go to www.tweakxp.com and find a guide on how to turn off all of the services you don't need. This will, theoretically, free up resources. I have done it, though, and it didn't really make a noticeable change. My problem may have been elsewhere, such as spyware.
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svchost - svchost.exe - Process Information
Process File: svchost or svchost.exe
Process Name: Microsoft Service Host Process
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.
Author: Microsoft Corp.
Part Of: Microsoft Windows Operating System
System Process: Yes
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: No
Hardware Related: No
Common Errors: N/A
Security Risk (0-5): 0
Virus: No
Spyware: No
http://www.liutilities.com/products/...brary/svchost/
Nothing to worry about...probably other programs running that are making it use so much of your resources.
Process File: svchost or svchost.exe
Process Name: Microsoft Service Host Process
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.
Author: Microsoft Corp.
Part Of: Microsoft Windows Operating System
System Process: Yes
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: No
Hardware Related: No
Common Errors: N/A
Security Risk (0-5): 0
Virus: No
Spyware: No
http://www.liutilities.com/products/...brary/svchost/
Nothing to worry about...probably other programs running that are making it use so much of your resources.