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svchost - svchost.exe - Process Information
Process File Name: svchost or svchost.exe
Process Name: Microsoft Service Host Process
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Description:
The svchost.exe file is a process installed as a component of Microsoft Windows. This file handles the processes launched by .dll files. This process is vitally important to system security and should never be stopped.
Note:smss.exe may also indicate the presence of a Trojan, backdoor vulnerability on your computer. A Trojan will allow hackers to obtain a remote connection to your computer, and to steal important personal information. This file is dangerous, and should be removed as soon as possible when discovered.
Note:The svchost.exe process might be a component of the Microsoft Service Host Process. While it is not essential to the operation of your system, because of its great utility it should not be disabled unless you suspect it of causing other system problems.
You can determine the legitimacy of this process with Bug Doctor, which will let you find out the directory from which the service is launching.
Recommendation for svchost.exe:
This process should never be disabled or stopped, as it is necessary for certain applications to perform correctly. Increase your computer speed drastically with the Bug Doctor