Svchost and Svchost.exe - Crashs, CPU maximization, viruses, exploits and more.

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I've recently experienced a constant ntermittent interruption in my connection. Covad repairman came to my place to test it and did not find anything wrong with its Covad DSL connection. He said that one or more of my software program(s) is in conflict with my Windows XP Professional, or causing the trouble. Can you recommend a good technician to fix my problem? Pls. reply asap.

There are so many things that could cause that, it's hard to say. I'll have you start here though: http://ask-leo.com/archives/000047.html

Hi,

I recently just reinstalled Windows 2000. (A completely new copy of it from a CD that is dated April 2000)

My computer boots up and starts ok, but once in a while, a dialog screen will appear saying that "SVCHOST.exe has caused an error and will be terminated. Please restart this program"

What should I do about that? My computer has NO viruses according to my virus scanner and after SVCHOST.exe crashes, stuff like windows media player won't run.

Another thing... once in a while, when i check my system using the task manager, sometimes it says that svchost.exe (only one of them) takes up 99% of the computer CPU and my computer runs extremely slowly. What should I do about that?

Please reply.

Thanks,

Mike.

You should get yourself behind a firewall. You're probably under attack from another machine that has a virus. And even if you're virus free, be positive you're up to date on patches and updates for Windows 2000 and your virus signature files.

Hey Leo,

Thanks for the information. My Virus Scanner has the latest update files already. I'll be sure to check microsoft's website for windows updates. I don't think I'm under attack but maybe i am. I'm using a 56K Modem and I don't think...

Well we'll see. I'll get more help here if I need. Thanks so far.

Mike

HI all I encontered allmost the same problem yesterday. All cpu processes are eaten up System stop responding.There were 5 scvhost.exe runing.when i tried to delete the last one it gives me the message "System Resart In 60 SEC". Nortan Antivirus was unable to detect any virus on the system. So formated the primary parition and reinstalled the XP.As soon as installed Nortan interet security software it dispalyed the message 'D:\Windows\svchost.exe "path created for some application.pls help !!!!

Did you read the article? Many steps to take there that should resolve the issue for you.

Hey Leo whats up!
Bro i have a problem when i connect to the internet the error message is shown that svchost.exe has an error and had to be closed ( Some Thing Like That ) and all my things were starting to work weard so what should i do plz help me.

Hi Sam. Did you read the article at the top of this page? A bunch of information there to help you.

Yes Brother i have done all this but the problem only appears when i connect to the internet although my system is alright but after connecting to internet i received the message which i tiold you before so what should i do.

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