Is there a reason why there are so many "svchost.exe" processes running?
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You probably have an unusually large number of items that autostart when your computer starts up.  Svchost.exe is used by a number of process within Windows.  If you want to have a look at the underlying processes, snag a copy of Process Explorer by Sysinternals.  They're owned by Microsoft now.  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx\n\nTheir utilities are some of the best in the biz.  Probably why MS bought them up.
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If the svchost.exe process is running from C:&#92;Windows&#92;System32&#92; then it is not a virus.  For information on what svchost.exe is and how to find the services each svchost.exe process is managing, you can read the following guide:\n\nhttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial129.html
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If you have WinXP or 2000, click Ctrl-Alt-Delete and select Task Manager. click the "processes" tab. There may be too many programs running at one time. You might have to do some research on the Web to see what these programs are and what they do, to see if those programs are mandatory. Some of them could also be spyware. \n\nBasically you have two options at this point.\n\n1. If all of these programs are mandatory to run, you'll need to increase your virtual memory. If you're using WinXP, right-click "my computer", properties, advanced, click "settings" under "performance", click the "advanced" tab, and click "change" under "virtual memory". If you don't know anything about virtual memory, I would NOT recommend changing these numbers at all. You'll want to contact a computer specialist. \n\n2. In the "processes" tab of Task Manager", highlight the program that you don't want to run, and click "end process". Again, you'll want to do research and see if you need to run these certain programs. \n\nHope this will help you.
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The registry keys only exist in the folders that have values set withing them.\nGo to Hkey local machine/software/microsoft/windows/run or runonce and you will find any new entries that have been added for programs that are running on your computer from start up.(virus will run at or immediately following boot up so you should find what your looking for there.\nGet XP because 2000 & M E suck
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Load Antivirus, Ctrl-Alt-Delete Processes lich.exe End Task, Run Anti Virus, Ad-aware, Spy Remover Apps, And Quick, That's A Trojan!!!
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Sounds like spyware/malware. In Start / Run / type msconfig\n/ OK / In Startup tab, search for reference to the file and\nuntick it / Restart.\n\nDo you regularly run Ad-Aware and Spybot? If not, get free\ndownloads he\n\nAd-Awa\nhttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/\n\nSpybot:\nhttp://www.spybot.info/
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It honestly depends on the programs you have installed. There are some processes that are a must no matter what additional programs are installed. If you are running Windows XP: here are some definite ones:\nexeplorer.exe\nlsass.exe\nwinlogon.exe\ncsrss.exe\nsmss.exeSystem\nSystem Idle Process\nspoolsv.exe\n   **sprinkled with a few** \nsvchost.exe
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Not in a real operating system, like VMS. In a batch file they run one at a time, so the machine doesn't care; 100 small jobs or one big one, it is all the same.
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adaware + spybot + ms windows defender beta\n\nuse them all, they pick up different things
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if you are running Windows ME, this has, and continues to be a problem. agreed to running it in safe mode, there is no way to stop some of the services running in regular mode, and it can take a LONG time to finnish a de-frag, as it starts-over each time, but it gets farther and farther each time.\n\nHope this helps !
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You've got too many programs running in the background.  Try getting rid of some of the stuff you don't use in your systray or startup menu.
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Mine did the same thing and found out that when it happens svchost.exe is hogging at close to 100% CPU. \n\nThere were 2 culprits doing it-- Windows autoupdate and Wireless auto configuration.  I just disabled both on system services.
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At one point, you may have opened an email attachment that causes this particular virus to send messages (on your behalf) to everyone in your address book.\n\nBefore cleaning the virus, boot up in safe mode, erase the Prefetch files, disable the "Restore Point", check out the Auto RUN items in the registry [HKLM>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Run] to find out the name of the executables that are running in memory.  They usually reside in the WINDOWS OR WINDOWS&#92;SYSTEM32 FOLDERS.
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Start menu > run > type in : msconfig.\nIn the new dialog box that will appear, choose the start up tab where you will find a list of all the programs that run on you start up. Uncheck whatever you like. I suggest that you leave your antivirus checked.
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There is a legit version of svchost.exe, which runs on Windows 2000 and XP; however, there is also a malicious program called svchost.exe floating around the 'net.\n\nThe nasty version of the program is also known as the System1060 homepage hi-jacker, and if present on your machine, would reside in the Windows&#92;System&#92;1060 directory\n\n\nThe legit version Svchost.exe file is located in the %SystemRoot%&#92;System32 folder.\n\n"Svchost.exe" (Generic Host Process for Win32 Services) is an integral part of Windows OS. It cannot be stopped or restarted manually. It manages 32-bit DLLs and other services.  \n\nAt startup, Svchost.exe checks the services part of the registry to construct a list of services that it must load. Multiple instances of Svchost.exe can run at the same time. Each Svchost.exe session can contain a grouping of services. Therefore, separate services can run, depending on how and where Svchost.exe is started. This grouping of services permits better control and easier debugging. \n\nNote: The original file from Microsoft gets placed in the Located in C:&#92;WINDOWS&#92;System32&#92; directory. If you find it anywhere else then you should be suspicious for sure.\n\nRun a virus scan, if nothing is found try another Vendor, McAfee, Symantec, etc. I like Trend Micro...try this one at www.antivitus.com,  it has to download a small program of updates to run, but it works well.\n\nGood Luck!
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There is a process running that takes up most, if not all, of your CPU.  The next time this happens hit control+alt+delete and click the processes tab, then click the CPU column twice to see what process is taking up your CPU.  Write down the process and get back to me.  It may be malware, or it may be something else.  I can tell you more if you can get the name of the process.
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you can use reg cleaner or just disable it in msconfig\nyou can run msconfig on run... just type msconfig