or am i darn infected ...thanks for your expertise.
2007-12-03 04:15:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It is essential. It is a program that provides a generic "host" process for many, many Windows services that don't have their own EXE, some critical. Don't try to kill it, if you kill the wrong one you will automatically reboot your system.
2007-12-03 04:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by adot444 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Javy can be safely ignored, since he ignored your question... Yes, you can dual boot your machine. Assuming the machine is capable of running W7, that is... If it is capable, you can use the link below to find a site to your satisfaction that will tell you exactly how to do so. As for which version to use, save some schekles...buy Pro. More horsepower than Home, and only seems to be lacking two features from Ultimate. Then install the 64bit version. When you Dual Boot (or Multi Boot for those running more than 2 GUIs on the same computer), you select from a menu which GUI you want to boot into. In your case, it would be XP or W7. It will probably come up as 1) "Earlier Version of Windows" and 2) "Windows 7". Now...that being said...if you want W7, might I suggest an upgrade to the vid card? After all, if you're going to run W7, having a low-end card like that is like buying a house with a proverbial million dollar view and having the windows painted over. If you don't have a nVidia chipset (GeForce or NForce primarily), you can use an ATi Dx11 capable card. If you're on a budget, the HD 5770 is less than $200. If you *do* have a nVidia chipset, you're stuck with nVidia cards, since nVidia has been known to cause system conflicts with non-nVidia discrete cards. In that case...it may barely be Dx10, but the 275 class card is decent, and not too pricey. Good Luck!
2016-05-28 00:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
More information at http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/svchost/
2007-12-03 21:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not infected. Don't end the process of this program. Svchost is a windows operating system program. It runs all your programs. Here is an article that goes more in depth:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314056
2007-12-03 04:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by GluedHands 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..this file helps to keep usual actions like "Copy,Move Paste"..and It also worked with windows GUI.By stopping this service your XP will get sick..
2007-12-03 04:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! But it is a "Top 10" favorite for infecting and exploiting...
Take a look here as a base reference... There is just too much on this to cover here
http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/svchost.exe.html
2007-12-03 04:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by HaqDeluxe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends some apps need this file to run and some dont. normaly id leave the files alone to keep on the safe side.
2007-12-03 04:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by payso8848 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/svchost.exe?engine=adwords!7175&keyword=%28svchosts+exe%29&match_type=&s_kwcid=svchosts%20exe|1136817668&gclid=CM7x9anQjJACFRk0awodeS9Itg
The above link has allot of info on this file.
2007-12-03 04:23:57 · answer #8 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely essential.
2007-12-03 04:21:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋