Processes Running

[Guest]

I have checked running processes in Task Manager (XP). I have noticed that
there are several running processes labeled "svchost.exe" Three of them are
under SYSTEM, two are under Network Service and one is under local service.
Are they all supposed to be running? I heard that svchost can also be some
kind of virus. All help greatly appreciated.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314056

Description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/svchost.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| I have checked running processes in Task Manager (XP). I have noticed that
| there are several running processes labeled "svchost.exe" Three of them are
| under SYSTEM, two are under Network Service and one is under local service.
| Are they all supposed to be running? I heard that svchost can also be some
| kind of virus. All help greatly appreciated.

 

[Mr. Anderson]

Are they all supposed to be running? Yes

I heard that svchost can also be some kind of virus.

Yes

It's hard to say if it is infected with virus, virus scaning should be a
good choice.