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THE_SAINT

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    Svchost.exe?
    « on: September 22, 2006, 06:29:17 PM »
    I had  read elsewhere that a file called 'svchost.exe' is a baddie left by a trojan virus.
    Therefore checked the 'task manager' - process and noticed that this file appears in the list of processes

    Is this a bad one? if so how do i get rid of it?
    I have adwarese personal running and regularly keep it updated and scan the computer regularly. Also have windows defender running and kept updated, everyday windows defender runs a quick scan. Using Symantec Antivirus corporate version which is also kep updated and scans everyday.
    OS windows Xp professional
    What does this bad one do ?

    Will appreciate if someone can give me some advice on this issue.

    Thanks

    Fed

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      Re: Svchost.exe?
      « Reply #1 on: September 22, 2006, 06:51:52 PM »
      svchost.exe is a windows file

      Raptor

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      Re: Svchost.exe?
      « Reply #2 on: September 23, 2006, 11:37:37 AM »
      You should put less effort in hear-say and more effort in research..

      unlovedwarrior



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        Re: Svchost.exe?
        « Reply #3 on: September 23, 2006, 10:59:12 PM »
        lol true