svchost.exe

N$X · 24 Jul 2009 at 22:00

according to my task manager the above application is running 5 times, should i be concerned?

my internet is running sooooo slow, constant time outs.

thanks.

MikeHunt79 · 24 Jul 2009 at 22:04

it's running 8 times on my machine....

any everything is ok, I think you're problem lies elsewhere...

SpiderX · 24 Jul 2009 at 22:12

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/what-is-svchostexe-and-why-is-it-running/

its normal to see several instances of svchost.exe running

asim18 · 24 Jul 2009 at 22:23

I've got 10 running atm. Don't worry about it.

Your internet timeouts are unrelated.

Terrier_Jimlad · 24 Jul 2009 at 23:25

disable jusched.exe in msconfig (or in control panel > java > update) as it downloads new java versions in the background ... unless you really want them

N$X · 24 Jul 2009 at 23:37

i am trying to find the problem that causes timeouts. it happens on ie, firefox and opera.

my torrents download fine.
msn stays logged in.
i can play cs without getting disconnected.
skype works.

it just dont like surfing. i am trying to save myself a full format.

i have run my avira, malwarebytes and spybot.

even posting here, i have to click resend about 6-10 times.

any other suggestions?

braveheart · 25 Jul 2009 at 16:24

it ok - you dont need to worry about it -- I looked up my own and I dont have svchost.exe cos I switched off "Microsoft Client" and "printer file sharing" in Network Sharing Center and enabled "Private Browsing" in Fx 3.5.1 to stop from collect cookie,history,etc.. it keep clean out everytime

SpiderX · 25 Jul 2009 at 16:38

what isp are you with and what router do you have?

MikeHunt79 · 25 Jul 2009 at 16:39

N$X said:
i am trying to find the problem that causes timeouts. it happens on ie, firefox and opera.

my torrents download fine.
msn stays logged in.
i can play cs without getting disconnected.
skype works.

it just dont like surfing. i am trying to save myself a full format.

i have run my avira, malwarebytes and spybot.

even posting here, i have to click resend about 6-10 times.

any other suggestions?

try setting up a machine in virtualbox and see if it does the same thing

Biohazard · 25 Jul 2009 at 17:14

I used to get really paranoid about svchost!

waxapple · 25 Jul 2009 at 17:17

If you want to see what svchost is actually running, go to start, run, cmd, "tasklist /svc" without quotes.

Trifid · 25 Jul 2009 at 18:40

I have 13 instances. Is that unlucky?

D D Danneh · 25 Jul 2009 at 19:11

I don't have any running :eek:

That's weird, I'm used to seeing 5-10 on XP.

theheyes · 25 Jul 2009 at 19:17

D D Danneh said:
I don't have any running

That's weird, I'm used to seeing 5-10 on XP.

Make sure you have "Show processes from all users" selected.

D D Danneh · 25 Jul 2009 at 20:01

theheyes said:
Make sure you have "Show processes from all users" selected.

Ah, but of course. I have 13 running too

braveheart · 25 Jul 2009 at 20:34

SpiderX said:
what isp are you with and what router do you have?

I used Freeola with "Family" ISP broadband and using Netgear DG834v3 and already updated fireware version -- I just has been reformatted and reinstalled 2 weeks ago to get refresh..

also Ive enabled blocked 3rd party cookie in Firefox 3 (both in Option from tool menu and in cookiesafe) -- it not recommend to tick and keep use 3rd party cookie all time, just uncheck and only if any site need to open from 3rd party cookie then tick for temp (short time).

SlyReaper · 25 Jul 2009 at 21:11

What does svchost.exe actually do?

T1Cybernetic · 25 Jul 2009 at 22:12

SlyReaper said:
What does svchost.exe actually do?

I have 7 running on mine currently and yes i would like to know what it does too.

asim18 · 25 Jul 2009 at 22:43

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svchost

theheyes · 25 Jul 2009 at 22:43

In a nutshell, its a generic process that loads dlls.