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PC Pitstop is the undisputed leader in PC diagnostics. Our running process library is culled from our database of over 100 million PC diagnostics and scans.
Tip from the PitCrew Each and every process running on your computer takes up CPU cycles and valuable memory. For optimal PC performance and resource utilization, you should be aware of every process on your computer. PC Pitstop designed this process library to help you know which processes are worthwhile and others that slow system performance. Furthermore, perhaps the quickest and most straight forward method to detect malware is through a running process analysis. |
More than one possible match was found; all matches are listed below. Match #1
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| Product is not specified | |
| File name contains: | \program files\ |
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.
PC Pitstop Database Comparisons
Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. svchost.exe (svchost trojan/virus) has been seen on 0.01% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested.
PCs running this program did not have a high average CPU load during testing, which indicates it does not consume a great deal of CPU time on most systems.
Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions
http://search.ca.com/search/ca?style=en&search_button=Search&qt=svchost.exe&col=
Match #3
svchost.exe (svchost trojan/virus)
PC Pitstop Analysis
svchost.exe is a file name used by many malwares, look into Site URL.
In Windows 2000 and XP, svchost is used as a task that runs many different Microsoft-written services. Most of these services are necessary to Windows operation.
To control individual services, click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Services. To see what services are supported by svchost.exe, open a command prompt and type "Tasklist /SVC".
However svchost.exe has in Vendor field "Microsoft" just like Product has "windows", was detected that this file has no vendor or product information.
Was found a virus/trojan with the same name, run a virus scan to be sure that is not the case.
Recommendation
svchost.exe is a VIRUS. Stop all work until the virus is removed or you run the risk of spreading the virus to other people. Worse yet, the virus may be doing harm to your computer and your information.
svchost.exe is a virus and should be removed immediately to avoid doing further harm. PC Pitstop recommends CA Antivirus in these types of situations.
Identification
In addition to the file name, svchost.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
| Vendor is not specified | |
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| Product contains: | kill |
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.
PC Pitstop Database Comparisons
Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. This program has not been seen on any systems tested at PC Pitstop in the past week.
Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions
http://search.ca.com/search/ca?style=en&search_button=Search&qt=svchost.exe&col=
Match #4
svchost.exe (svchost trojan/virus)
PC Pitstop Analysis
svchost.exe is a file name used by many malwares, look into Site URL.
In Windows 2000 and XP, svchost is used as a task that runs many different Microsoft-written services. Most of these services are necessary to Windows operation.
To control individual services, click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Services. To see what services are supported by svchost.exe, open a command prompt and type "Tasklist /SVC".
However svchost.exe has in Vendor field "Microsoft" just like Product has "windows", was detected that this file has no vendor or product information.
Was found a virus/trojan with the same name, run a virus scan to be sure that is not the case.
Recommendation
svchost.exe is a VIRUS. Stop all work until the virus is removed or you run the risk of spreading the virus to other people. Worse yet, the virus may be doing harm to your computer and your information.
svchost.exe is a virus and should be removed immediately to avoid doing further harm. PC Pitstop recommends CA Antivirus in these types of situations.
Identification
In addition to the file name, svchost.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
| Vendor contains: | Clickteam |
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| Product is not specified | |
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.
PC Pitstop Database Comparisons
Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. This program has not been seen on any systems tested at PC Pitstop in the past week.
Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions
http://search.ca.com/search/ca?style=en&search_button=Search&qt=svchost.exe&col=
Match #5
svchost.exe (svchost trojan/virus)
PC Pitstop Analysis
svchost.exe is a file name used by many malwares, look into Site URL.
In Windows 2000 and XP, svchost is used as a task that runs many different Microsoft-written services. Most of these services are necessary to Windows operation.
To control individual services, click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Services. To see what services are supported by svchost.exe, open a command prompt and type "Tasklist /SVC".
However USUALLY svchost.exe has in Vendor field "Microsoft" just like Product has "windows", was detected that this file has no vendor or product information which makes it just suspicious.
Was found a virus/trojan with the same name, run a virus scan to be sure that is not the case.
Recommendation
svchost.exe is a VIRUS. Stop all work until the virus is removed or you run the risk of spreading the virus to other people. Worse yet, the virus may be doing harm to your computer and your information.
svchost.exe is a virus and should be removed immediately to avoid doing further harm. PC Pitstop recommends CA Antivirus in these types of situations.
Identification
In addition to the file name, svchost.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
| Vendor is not specified | |
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| Product contains: | svchost |
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.
PC Pitstop Database Comparisons
Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. svchost.exe (svchost trojan/virus) has been seen on 0.00% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested.
PCs running this program did not have a high average CPU load during testing, which indicates it does not consume a great deal of CPU time on most systems.
Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions
http://search.ca.com/search/ca?style=en&search_button=Search&qt=svchost.exe&col=
Match #6
svchost.exe (Backdoor.mIRC-based)
PC Pitstop Analysis
svchost.exe is a file name used by many malware. According to CA this file fits in all these categories:
Backdoor: A secret or undocumented means of getting into a computer system, or software that uses such a means to penetrate a system. Some software has a backdoor placed by the programmer to allow them to gain access to troubleshoot or change the program. Software that is classified as a "backdoor" is designed to exploit a vulnerability in a system, and open it to future access by an attacker.
Flooder: A program that overloads a connection by any mechanism, such as fast pinging, causing a DoS attack.
Trojan: Any program with a hidden intent. Trojans are one of the leading causes of breaking into machines. If you pull down a program from a chat room, new group, or even from unsolicited e-mail, then the program is likely trojaned with some subversive purpose. The word Trojan can be used as a verb: To trojan a program is to add subversive functionality to an existing program. For example, a trojaned login program might be programmed to accept a certain password for any user's account that the hacker can use to log back into the system at any time. Rootkits often contain a suite of such trojaned programs.
Worm: A program that propagates itself by attacking other machines and copying itself to them. Both worms and viruses are self-replicating code that travels from machine to machine by various means. Both worms and viruses have, as their first objective, merely propagation. Both can be destructive, depending on what payload, if any, they have been given. But there are some differences: worms may replace files, but do not insert themselves into files. In contrast, viruses insert themselves in files, but do not replace them.
Recommendation
svchost.exeDISABLE AND REMOVE. Intrusive adware or spyware.
svchost.exe is a virus and should be removed immediately to avoid doing further harm. PC Pitstop recommends CA Antivirus in these types of situations.
Identification
In addition to the file name, svchost.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
| Vendor contains: | Mirc |
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| Product contains: | mIRC |
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.
PC Pitstop Database Comparisons
Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. This program has not been seen on any systems tested at PC Pitstop in the past week.
Vendor or Distributor's Web Site
http://search.ca.com/search/ca?style=en&search_button=Search&qt=svchost.exe+mirc&col=
Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions
http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453078035
Match #7
svchost.exe (Service host process)
PC Pitstop Analysis
svchost.exe, in Windows 2000/XP/Vista, is used as a task that runs many different Microsoft-written services. Most of these services are necessary to Windows operation. To control individual services, click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Services. To see what services are supported by svchost.exe, open a command prompt and type "Tasklist /SVC".
Recommendation
svchost.exe is an essential part of Windows and required for Windows to work properly. It should never be disabled.
svchost.exe is a virus and should be removed immediately to avoid doing further harm. PC Pitstop recommends CA Antivirus in these types of situations.
Identification
In addition to the file name, svchost.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.
| Vendor contains: | Microsoft Corporation |
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| Product contains: | Windows |
To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.
PC Pitstop Database Comparisons
Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. svchost.exe (Service host process) has been seen on 99.00% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested.
PCs running this program did not have a high average CPU load during testing, which indicates it does not consume a great deal of CPU time on most systems.
Vendor or Distributor's Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q314056