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svchost is a file that windows uses to launch dynamic link libary files (DLL's) and is quite essential within the windows envoirment. It is normal for more than one copy of the file to run as it is nessisary for various different applications and resource mangement programs. However it is also quite common for this file to be hijacked by various malware spyware and this is usally accompied with HEAVY registary edits.
It is possible for you to manually check the registary and files yourself but this is long winded and pratically impossible if you dont know what your doing. Have you installed any new programs or applications recently? have you updated any programs or changed any network settings recently? If you have its likelly that this is a legit change, if you havent i surgest the following;
1) Download and install "Microsoft Antispyware"! Run it and use the full scan option. (this is also a really good IE popup/hijack blocker)
2) Visit Trendmico.com and use their free online virus scanner (beware its not a quick process)
3) If these programs dont find anything, heres some more you can try: Adaware, Spybot-search & destroy, Dr.Spy, anything by norton or trendmicro.
If your still having problems or unsure pop me a bell and ill investigate some more... |