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svchost.exe

File Name:	svchost.exe
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The Svchost.exe process (Generic Host Process for Win32 Services) is an integral part of Windows OS. It cannot be stopped or restarted manually. This process manages system services that run from dynamic link libraries (files with extension .dll). Examples for such system services are: "Automatic Updates", "Windows Firewall", "Plug and Play", "Fax Service", "Windows Themes" and many more.
Other instance of svchost.exe:
Because the svchost.exe process is used as a common system process, some malware often uses a process name of "svchost.exe" to disguise itself. Determining the image path of a process, and its invoking command line, can help identify software masquerading in this way, and help locate the actual program file which is running under the assumed process name of "svchost.exe" (MS Windows allows multiple processes to all display the same name). Some malware inject a .dll file into the authentic svchost process, for example Win32/Conficker worm.
Recommendation:
It is not recommended to stop or remove the svchost.exe process. If the process svchost.exe uses high cpu resources, it is mostly because the service "Automatic Updates" is downloading some new Windows update. But having a 99% or 100% cpu usage could be caused by downloads due of some hidden malware on your computer. Some malware like the Conficker worm changes the Windows Registry so that svchost loads the malware .dll file. In this case you only see the authentic svchost.exe process in the task manager! Use malware removers to remove this immediately.
Users Opinions:
Ilgaz		0 0 Report Abuse
Do not mess with them. You can hand pick and disable certain services via Administrator Tools in your control panel. That is it. They are almost core of the Windows.
Assassin		0 0 Report Abuse
To Gennessis: Thank you so much was very detailed and a great full explanation. Exactly what I needed to hear to figure out my problem. Thanks again partner!
no user		0 0 Report Abuse
Windows system service
EyesOpen		0 0 Report Abuse
All sorts of snooping apps can be run under the guise of svchost.exe just as legitimate ones can. It hides the actual name of the program that it masks and reports only generic processes.
Zach		0 0 Report Abuse
Genessis had a throughout explanation, heres a summary: svchost.exe is used to start and host windows services and they are spread out so if one fails your entire computer does not crash therfore they are all nessesary.
Esther		0 0 Report Abuse
Ow...these lammers...:-)
StGeorge		0 0 Report Abuse
Genessis Put it very succinctly. Thanks for sharing
dale		0 0 Report Abuse
it's k everyone i have had 23 running in vista alone vitahas to many seveices
Rafael Dutra		0 0 Report Abuse
windows start service, necessary
Elf		0 0 Report Abuse
clean many of them running.
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