26 June 2007
svchost.exe
Svchost.exe is one of the most important processes in the Microsoft Windows OS that checks registry entries in on your system and executes various DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files. This process is part of the system and should not be terminated while the PC is on. Usually, you will see several svchost.exe processes running in your taskbar at the same time.
The typical location of svchost.exe is C:\Windows\System32 . If you happen to find it elsewhere, there is a high chance that your system has been infected by spyware.
Svchost.exe is one of the most popular Windows processes to be hijacked, mimicked and duplicated by malicious spyware parasites. These threats change one or more letters in the name of this process and try to trick users into believing that malware processes are legitimate. The most popular svchost names for malware mimicking include svchostc.exe svchosts.exe, scvhost.exe, scvhosts.exe and xsvchost.exe.
Svchost.exe relationships - Basic facts about svchost.exe on 2-spyware.com, parasites which tries to exploit filename.
Svchost.exe - Process Information - all you need to know about svchost.exe, including performance tips and recommendations.
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Tweaking svchost - conserve svchost.exe memory by disabling Automatic Update, and increase your system performance.