Computer virus? svchost.exe?

Question

I googled it and found ther there is a virus like scvhost.exe with the mixed letters but its not there is like 4 ones and the "system" one allways uses all my cpu when i run the internet so i tryed to shut it off and then my audio dosne't work? its a pain in the butt and i tryed to scan for viruses using avg but it didn't show up HELP PLEASE!

Answer 1

svchost.exe error could be a virus, but it could just be something a simple as a bad update". There was a rash of bad updateslast week. Boot to safe mode if necessary, then roll your system to before tast tuesday or whenever the issue started,reboot, turn off auto updates manually do windows updates, reboot, turn autoupdates back on. Hopefully its not a virus and just this little inconvenience. As always, remember not to put bad software on your system, AOell, limewire, banzai buddy, bearshare, weatherbug, smileys, free screensavers, etc.

Answer 2

Without knowing more about your specific set up I can't be sure this will help. But it appears that svchost.exe is a critical win xp file (short for service host). However, it shouldn't be taking up all your cpu. It's not a virus, but could mean a vulnerability. In short, you want to make sure your computer is updated and that your firewall is working. Click on the source for more detailed instructions.

Answer 3

The key word in scvhost.exe is HOST. You are currently being plagued by something called Windows hysteria. It happens when ignorant people buy a Microsoft computer instead of a Mac. As for the .exe file, it is probably a virus, or a tricky attempt for someone to access your computer and compromise its security. I recommend you delete it, pitch that garbage PC and buy a Mac.

Answer 4

hi Raquel,
not virus
Process File: svchost.exe or svchost
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.

Answer 5

svchost.exe is part of the windows. you should not delete them. or your windows starts doing funny stuff.

you have a CPU leak. run windows update and the problem will be fixed. it is a known issue with windows xp and microsoft already released a fix for it.

Answer 6

its possible that something got corupted. i have this problem on one of my laptops. its also possible that another process is forcing your system process to run at 100. try shuting different processes down till you find the one that causes the system to bog.