Svchost Error....please help!

[Jay]

For the last couple of weeks, the following message
started to appear while I'm connected to the
internet: "svchost.exe has generated errors and will be
closed by windows. You will need to restart the program.
An error log is being created". This message has appeared
so far when I'm ONLY connected. By the way, I’m using
Internet Explorer 5.0. Sometimes it will appear within 5
minutes of connecting onto the internet AND sometimes it
may appear after 30 minutes of connecting onto the
internet AND sometimes the message will not appear at
all….it varies. I am using Windows 2000. I have not
loaded any new programs either. I've had this EXACT
system for a couple of years now. The ONLY troubles that
I encounter AFTER the svchost.exe error appears is that
when I try to open Excel 2000, Word 2000, etc the
following message appears, "cannot use object linking and
embedding" and then the Excel or Word program will close
automatically. Sometimes if Excel or Word doesn’t shut
down automatically then the troubles I have is the
inability to "copy and paste". The other problem I
encounter AFTER the svchost.exe error is that I'm unable
to upload pictures on eBay and do other minor tasks such
as clicking on links. All in all, I truly believe that
the "Excel, Word, eBay" problems are due to the
svchost.exe error after connecting onto the internet
because all my programs work perfectly fine when I’m not
connected to the internet. I have conducted a "search" on
support.microsoft.com for articles related to "svchost.exe
errors" but there are a lot to choose from and I need
SPECIFIC/DETAILED assistance/directions on what to do to
fix the problem. Please feel free to ask me any questions
to assist you in helping me. Thank you in advance. Jay

 

[Dave Patrick]

Msblast or some variant. Search these groups for subject "SVCHOST.EXE"

 

[Geoffw]

go to www.symantec.com and download the virus fix for
blaster

follow the directions and then update your definitions

Geoff

 

[Jay]

Geoff,
Thanks for your help. Before I go to symantec.com,
another person suggested that I go to "zone alarm" and
download the "free software". Does "zone alarm" have a
fix for Blaster or should I follow your direction?
Lastly, what is "update your definitions"? I'm a fast
learner, so if you give me detail explanation on the
steps to "update my definitions" I would truelly
appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jay

 

[Jay]

Dave,
Thanks for your help. It appears it is "ms blast or
some other variant"......however, how do I search these
groups for subject "svchost.exe"....in otherwords, can
you give me details on how to do that because I'm not
quite sure. Do you mean to manually go "page by page" in
this group (i.e. windows 2000>setup)? Thank you in
advance.
Jay

-----Original Message-----
Msblast or some variant. Search these groups for subject "SVCHOST.EXE"


--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]

For the last couple of weeks, the following message
started to appear while I'm connected to the
internet: "svchost.exe has generated errors and will be
closed by windows. You will need to restart the program.
An error log is being created". This message has appeared
so far when I'm ONLY connected. By the way, I'm using
Internet Explorer 5.0. Sometimes it will appear within 5
minutes of connecting onto the internet AND sometimes it
may appear after 30 minutes of connecting onto the
internet AND sometimes the message will not appear at
all..it varies. I am using Windows 2000. I have not
loaded any new programs either. I've had this EXACT
system for a couple of years now. The ONLY troubles that
I encounter AFTER the svchost.exe error appears is that
when I try to open Excel 2000, Word 2000, etc the
following message appears, "cannot use object linking and
embedding" and then the Excel or Word program will close
automatically. Sometimes if Excel or Word doesn't shut
down automatically then the troubles I have is the
inability to "copy and paste". The other problem I
encounter AFTER the svchost.exe error is that I'm unable
to upload pictures on eBay and do other minor tasks such
as clicking on links. All in all, I truly believe that
the "Excel, Word, eBay" problems are due to the
svchost.exe error after connecting onto the internet
because all my programs work perfectly fine when I'm not
connected to the internet. I have conducted a "search" on
support.microsoft.com for articles related to "svchost.exe
errors" but there are a lot to choose from and I need
SPECIFIC/DETAILED assistance/directions on what to do to
fix the problem. Please feel free to ask me any questions
to assist you in helping me. Thank you in advance. Jay

.

 

[Dave Patrick]

Google would be the easiest method

http://groups.google.com/groups?as_...xm=12&as_maxy=2003&num=100&as_scoring=d&hl=en

This may help.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

 

[Geoffw]

go to a good virus seller eg www.symantec.com and download
and apply the fix

then buy / install a good antivirus programme and install
the latest virus definition files - this is the file that
allows the programnme to identify latest viruii (that the
vendor is aware of )

I have not used zone alarm as a firewall, another firewall
option would be www.kerio.com
Kerio personal firewall (free) I like Kerio as it gives the
option to block all ports (links to the internet) and as you
use your software it allows you to select what access you
want - provides a prompt - in either a single action or set
a rule for constant use. Bit of reading and playing required
with firewalls. Of course a dedicated hardware firewall
would be another option

good luck

Geoff