svchost.exe 6 of them on startup

[Guest]

Hey all

I'm having some concerns about the number of svchost.exe file/program
loading on startup. I believe theirs 6 of this file showing in my processess
runnign window.


Im not sure if this is normal, they dont appear to be using much cpu but all
the same i like to know why i have so many of the same " svchost.exe" there.

I'm currently running XP Home Edition, SP2.

 

[Malke]

Hey all

I'm having some concerns about the number of svchost.exe file/program
loading on startup. I believe theirs 6 of this file showing in my processess
runnign window.


Im not sure if this is normal, they dont appear to be using much cpu but all
the same i like to know why i have so many of the same " svchost.exe" there.

I'm currently running XP Home Edition, SP2.

It is normal to have multiple instances of svchost.exe running. That
said, you should always make sure that your computer is malware-free.

Svchost.exe in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314056/EN-US/ and
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/svchost.htm

Making sure your computer is clean:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware


Malke

 

[Guest]

It is normal to have multiple instances of svchost.exe running. That
said, you should always make sure that your computer is malware-free.

Svchost.exe in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314056/EN-US/ and
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/svchost.htm

Making sure your computer is clean:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware


Malke
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Hello malke

I have run mcafee, spydoctor, spyeraser and spy sweeper and all say my
system is clean. My concern is why svchost.exe has to load 6 files/programs
on start up and can be seen when you look through windows task
monitor/processess.

1. svchost.exe = System 8,344k
2. svchost.exe = System 4,280k
3. svchost.exe = Local Service 3,904k
4. svchost.exe = System 5,012k
5. svchost.exe = Network Service 4,540k
6. svchost.exe = System 20,568k
7. svchost.exe = Network Service 3,372k

So i have 7 not 6 ,and some of them are called the same but with difference
sizes.

 

[Malke]

I have run mcafee, spydoctor, spyeraser and spy sweeper and all say my
system is clean. My concern is why svchost.exe has to load 6 files/programs
on start up and can be seen when you look through windows task
monitor/processess.

1. svchost.exe = System 8,344k
2. svchost.exe = System 4,280k
3. svchost.exe = Local Service 3,904k
4. svchost.exe = System 5,012k
5. svchost.exe = Network Service 4,540k
6. svchost.exe = System 20,568k
7. svchost.exe = Network Service 3,372k

So i have 7 not 6 ,and some of them are called the same but with difference
sizes.

Sounds normal to me. Suggest you read the link about the svchost.exe
explanation I already gave you.


Malke

 

[Jim]

Hey all

I'm having some concerns about the number of svchost.exe file/program
loading on startup. I believe theirs 6 of this file showing in my
processess
runnign window.


Im not sure if this is normal, they dont appear to be using much cpu but
all
the same i like to know why i have so many of the same " svchost.exe"
there.

I'm currently running XP Home Edition, SP2.

You have 6 different processes doing (at least) 6 different things using
svchost.exe.
Jim

 

[Jim]

Hello malke

I have run mcafee, spydoctor, spyeraser and spy sweeper and all say my
system is clean. My concern is why svchost.exe has to load 6
files/programs
on start up and can be seen when you look through windows task
monitor/processess.

1. svchost.exe = System 8,344k
2. svchost.exe = System 4,280k
3. svchost.exe = Local Service 3,904k
4. svchost.exe = System 5,012k
5. svchost.exe = Network Service 4,540k
6. svchost.exe = System 20,568k
7. svchost.exe = Network Service 3,372k

So i have 7 not 6 ,and some of them are called the same but with
difference
sizes.

The mere fact that 7 different processes are all executing the program
svchost.exe means nothing.
Jim

 

[Guest]

You have 6 different processes doing (at least) 6 different things using
svchost.exe.
Jim

Jim :

Yes im the same way, Jim i just like to understand why so many.


Malke: I used your links but thats for XP Pro but read and downloaded
Sysinternals Process Explorer. its a utility that tells you whats running
alittle more info than looking in your windows task monitor (control alt and
delete).

However i did not see anything that explains the amount of svchost.exe on
startup but i did read that 1 of these files/ processess can handle many
programs needs, so again why do some of us have so many running at startup.