svchost.exe
What is svchost.exe?
Microsoft Service Host Process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Is svchost.exe safe?
This svchost.exe file is safe and should not be considered threat to your computer.
Overall threat: No
Spyware: No
Trojan: No
Virus: No
How do I prevent svchost.exe from loading?
The svchost.exe process is part of Microsoft Windows and should not be deleted or prevented from loading each time Windows loads. Doing so could cause errors or Windows to stop working.
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Where can I download svchost.exe?
Because the svchost.exe file is a Windows Operating System file it is not recommend you download this file from any website. If this file is missing, it is likely other Windows related files are also missing, we suggest re-installing Windows to make sure your issue is correctly resolved.
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