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Old 05-18-2007   #1
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Default HELP NEEDED - "svchost.exe"

My computer freezes all the time. Then I finally found out why?
When I open the Task Manager and click the Processes, I noticed that "svchost.exe" uses almost 99% of CPU resources and 100MB memory usage. I tried to end this process "svchost.exe" and continue what I am doing and my PC started to function well. However I really need to "kill" the process everytime I boot up.
My question: I have at least 7 "svchost.exe" on the Processes. Is these "exe" files really needed by my PC to function well or these are VIRUSES.
Please advise.
Thank you.
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svchost basically runs dll services, If you want to find out exactly what it's running I suggest using Process Explorer.

If it's just now and again then it's probably windows update, if it's all the time it may be a dodgy dll/bad sys file.
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You got it on the head Lebowski. Its windows update alright. But this one makes my PC freeze. What can I do to correct this problem. I can only use my PC if I stop this "svchost.exe". Thank you for the reply.
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It's fairly common apparently though I haven't been affected by it myself, there is an apparent solution here
let me know if it works
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Problem resolved!!! Lebowski thanks for the help!!! I dont think this is an isolated problem here. 6 out of 10 PC here is affected by it. It is only unnoticed because of faster processors and larger memory cards.
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Glad to hear you got it sorted
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