What is svchost.exe?

[Haydz]

What is svchost.exe (or something like that) and why when
I look at my processes is there up to four running at one
time?
Thanks

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Have a look at the following article:

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

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| What is svchost.exe (or something like that) and why when
| I look at my processes is there up to four running at one
| time?
| Thanks
|

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

Services Guide for Windows XP
http://theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| What is svchost.exe (or something like that) and why when
| I look at my processes is there up to four running at one
| time?
| Thanks
|