SVChost.exe

[Jamess B. Holladay]

What is svchost.exe and what does it do? My internet security software
request a decision when ever it tries to run. If it is not necessary why
should I ok it to run or load?

 

[Rich Barry]

Jamess, take a look here
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314056

 

[jmatt]

What is svchost.exe and what does it do?

Svchost.exe ( also named Scvhost.exe ) can be a virus.
http://www.2-spyware.com/file-scvhost-exe.html

Run a virus check from at least 2 of these.
Online Virus check ( free )
http://housecall.antivirus.com/
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/html/misc/av.php
http://www.pandasoftware.es/activescan/activescan-com.asp
http://www.pcpitstop.com/antivirus/default.asp
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/..._parent=true&plfid=23&pkj=HXJDYNBRFNJSVSTIVVB
http://virusscan.jotti.dhs.org/

Svchost.exe
A Description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314056