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svhost, pissing me off
yaamakoh
post Dec 15 2006, 02:19 AM
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to the extreme.
my cpu usage is 30-70 percent almost full load constantly.
i have avg free - no firewall.
spybot and adaware ran.
firefox with no active x sites run.
this is really. getting. on. my. nerves. i'm going to shoot something.
 
 
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post Dec 15 2006, 06:57 AM
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QUOTE
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.

http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintas...ibrary/svchost/

Ahhh, I'm scared now.. I have 6 svchost.exe processes in Task Manager. pinch.gif
 
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post Dec 15 2006, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(rawr SOCK @ Dec 15 2006, 6:57 AM) *
Ahhh, I'm scared now.. I have 6 svchost.exe processes in Task Manager. pinch.gif

Yeah, I have a couple too. ermm.gif
 

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yaamakoh   svhost   Dec 15 2006, 02:19 AM
kryogenix   you must construct additional pylons, duh... I re...   Dec 15 2006, 03:50 AM
rawr SOCK   QUOTEDescription: svchost.exe is a system process ...   Dec 15 2006, 06:57 AM
Arjuna Capulong   QUOTE(rawr SOCK @ Dec 15 2006, 6:57 AM) A...   Dec 15 2006, 04:18 PM
kryogenix   http://www.langa.com/blog/2006/10/unlockin...-svch...   Dec 15 2006, 07:47 AM
yaamakoh   fixed it through my firewall... i knew it was a ba...   Dec 15 2006, 04:53 PM
T0rmented_Soul   it shouldnt matter if you have alot of svchosts th...   Dec 20 2006, 04:11 PM


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