re: svchost.exe problem
Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 5:18 am
Windows 2000 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by DEX
(11704 messages posted)
dipak dey
It sounds like you have a virus/worm running the background
1st you need to stop it from running or to say end the task..but because most virus/worms
are TSR programs (load and run at boot) and because the svchost.exe is the loader
for the program and you can have more that 1 running at one time.
Download this one 1st
Download Service Controller
From:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4313.html
Service Controller XP is a handy interface that allows you to control your Windows
(NT/2000/XP) services. You can instantly see which ones are running and view detailed
information about all the standard Windows services. In addition, the program provides
information that lets you decide whether to enable or disable a service. It prevents
you from accidentally disabling critical operating system services and suggest whether
to disable a service or not based on the use of your computer (e.g. Default, Gaming,
Internet Gateway etc.)
Also check on this web page for items that are running. or set to run
http://www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm
http://www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/win2kservice411.htm
Thanks to Pappy for this link(s)
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2nd Then download
StartUp CPL
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=619
Startup Control Panel is a nifty control panel applet that allows you to easily
configure which programs run when your computer starts. It's simple to use and, like
all my programs, is very small and won't burden your system. A valuable tool for
system administrators!
Startup Control Panel is compatible with all modern versions of Windows, including
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP.
Plus it's FreeWare
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3rd to get the virus/worms/spyware off your machine and keep it off....read below,,,that's
if you want to use the NET and be safe in the WWJ
Spywareinfo ****** >>>>>>
The two web sites below have alot of links,Free and Try b/4 you buy programs
That you can download programs that will remove Spyware,Virus,Spam Email, and many
others..
The Web is now a Electronic Jungle ,so you need to have the tools that will keep
you safe in the World Wide Jungle
***To see the list go to ,see below >>>>
http://www.majorgeeks.com/
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php?cat=sp
also read this URL below
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=23382
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BitDefender Online Virus Scan
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
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Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
IF You Use IE read this URL for sure,see below
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/ietips.htm#Odd
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If you can get on line go to HouseCall and check your machine for a VRIUS.
It will take some time to check it online but it may save you some time also.
IT's FREE stuff
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
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a² is a complementary product to antivirus software. It provides specialist protection
against harmful software. Antivirus software is not enough! a² provides protection
against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware. a² fills the gaps that malware writers exploit
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
Thanks to Werner for the tip and the link
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REMOVE Spyware
The ones you DON'T want to use, see below
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
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Just a Note ****
Most spyware/virus programs are setup to see IE running and hook on to it.
If you run FireFox browser it will help and it comes with a popup blocker and you
can turn off Java/Javscripts
with one mouse click,and it's FREE
and you can stop the images from loading up with one click,and that's makes your
browser
run faster (your Internet connection faster) about 2 to 3 times faster..but not downloads..
Download from:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
Also read below
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/1094616274
What Mozilla users should know about the shell: protocol security issue
see below
http://mozilla.org/security/shell.html
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THIS IS WHY I don't run IE any more
A program with that many errors(Bugs) from the getgo I don't need ..
List of bugs that are fixed in Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) see link below
It's true that it's not all for IE BUT to many bugs..
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;327194
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OutPost Firewall software
***see demo on web site, why you should have one running on your machine if you
go on the Internet/WWJ.
http://www.agnitum.com/download/outpostfree.html#
http://www.agnitum.com/download/outpost1.html free ver.1.0
http://www.agnitum.com/download/
http://www.agnitum.com/download/outpostpro.html
(*) All recent Windows versions - 98, 98SE, ME, NT4, 2000, and XP
(**) Outpost should not be run with any other firewall software; running Outpost
with other firewall products can
result in system instability (i.e., crashes) and can cause Outpost to operate in
an unsecure mode.
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Download AVG by Grisoft,Anti-Virus System,it's FREE,for single home users:
AVG Free Edition and get:
1.AVG Resident Protection
2.AVG e-mail Scanner
3.AVG On-Demand Scanner
4.Basic Scheduled Tests
5.Free Virus Database Updates
6.Automatic Update feature
7.Easy-To-Use Interface
8.Automatic Healing of infected files
9.AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files
9a.Plus you can run it under DOS with 32bit format...
9b And it puts Norton/McAfee to shame.........
9c You will need a e-mail address to get you SN # to install it.
Download from http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
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Download SpywareGuard ,it's FREE
SpywareGuard is a real-time anti-spyware program.
it eats alot of ram but it works...
from http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareguarddonate.html
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Download Spybot install it,then run it in Safemode (F8 key to boot)
then download Spyware Blaster it keeps them OFF your machine,,It's FREE
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Spybot from http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
Besure to get the update for Spybot, they update it all the time.
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=11150
NOTE******** run Spybot in SafeMode ( F8 key at boot. )
Because Windows will not let any program edit a file that Windows is running.
and most Spy/worms/virus,etc. are TSR programs...(load at boot)(but they don't load
in safemode)
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Spyware Blaster.It's FREE, from see below
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
if you get a error ( it can't find mscomctl.ocx file download the one below)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6756
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see other downloads below
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Download CWShredder,It's FREE,
CWShredder 1.59.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
CW Shredder is one that you need to take care with, read all the items that
pop up ....because it will do just that...Shredder
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Download
Ad-aware It's FREE, Download from:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/#free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
this is a good one it's like Spybot but finds some more that are hidden.....
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Plus download a fire wall like ZoneAlarm.....it's FREE
from http://download.com.com/3000-2092-10039884.html
or from:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?lid=home_feedow
nloads
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You can also download HiJack This ver.1.98.2
Use this program with care it will take out many items.
For the advance computer user.
download from:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
Also read the one below
http://www.help2go.com/article153.html
Or from
http://tools.radiosplace.com/HijackThis.exe
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ToolbarCop, to remove the unwanted Toolbands
ToolbarCop v2.4
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
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RegCompact
Consolidate the Registry fragments left from installing and uninstalling programs.
Fragmented space slows
down your computer; this utility corrects the problem by writing the data in the
Registry out into a temporary
file. The data is written sequentially, so no holes from deleted data or fragmentation
are retained. The utility
then reboots the computer, and the compacted Registry information is replaced when
the system starts up.
Download from:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,7718,00.asp
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Just one more tip that can save you some money $$$
see below
EasyOffice+PDF Filter is an office suite compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel
and Adobe + antivirus+PDF files
AND It's FREE , FREE and it comes with a good antivirus system
http://www.download.com/EasyOffice-PDF-Filter/3000-2079_4-10336627.html?tag=lst-0-6
Read the reviews on this one, GREAT reviews
The little word processor has grown into a complete replacement for MS Office plus
lots of goodies like PDF that alone will save you many $$$$ dollars and a full antivirus
system and on and on..
OS: Windows (all)
File Size: 90.25MB
License: Free
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Easy Office
It's FREE for home users but it has a nag popop but for the price
you can beat it...you can cancel the nag with a payment of 29 bucks
but you don't need to to use it ..
It's a big file 92,4mb, but it has it ALL..
Just like Office with a lot more,it's great program with great reviews.
It will let you make PDF files on the fly that can save you 300 bucks and
if you check on the price of MS Office it can blow you away for the price on that
one...
Like I said it comes with every thing, I installed it on one of my machine and it
knock my
socks off""""GREAT Program"""" I don't have stock in it but I wish I did..
You will enjoy it and say the same thing I did,,,"great program" and it's FREE
http://www.download.com/EasyOffice-PDF-Filter/3000-2079_4-10336627.html?tag=lst-0-1
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Many, Many items on this web site
to help get your machine up and running
i.e. format a HD in 32bit over 32gig HD
http://bootdisk.com/
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hope this helps ô¿ô
On Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 12:42 am, dipak dey wrote:
>I have windows2000 pro edition with service pack1. My computer became slow when
i
>see the task manager its performance showing cpu use 100% and process stage "svchost.exe
>cpu use 98%".
>please inform me what i will do?
>thanking you.
>
>dipak dey
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- svchost.exe problem (dipak dey: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 12:42 am)
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