ccsvchst.exe

[kipshane]

I have 46 processes running on task manaager, using 538m/4722m, and growing.  I'm trying to find out which ones of these I can delete, and how to delete them permanently.  I'm going to try to do 2 a day.

The current question is ccsvchst.exe. And is there software I can buy which will do this for me, that I can trust?

[jerryheavyarms]

Hello! Welcome to CH!
With regards to your problem, I think you have an infection. But to be sure, read this and wait for a competent OP. Here: Malware Removal

[kipshane]

Thanks, JerryHeavyArms.  I doubt I'm infected, because I have an updated Norton scanning regularly, 

BUT I followed the links anyway, and found more good information than I can handle all at once. 

The info I took away this goround was that Windows Defender is a legit antispyware, and that has replaced my Webroot, which expired last week.

And I thank you for leading me to that, and I'll be back.  Happy Holidays & best wishes.

[kpac]

ccsvchst.exe is a part of Norton. http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/ccsvchst/

Thanks, JerryHeavyArms.  I doubt I'm infected, because I have an updated Norton scanning regularly, 

Real time virus scanners don't pick up on everything.

[Broni]

...especially Norton

[kpac]

...especially Norton

Oh so true...