Process: svchost.exe (Host Process for Windows Services)
Microsoft Service Host Process
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svchost.exe - General Information
Name:
svchost.exe (Host Process for Windows Services)
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Product:
Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Default location:
%windir%\System32\svchost.exe
svchost.exe - Description and Recommendation
This is a system process belonging to the Microsoft Windows Operating System which handles processes executed from DLLs. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. One svchost process typically contains more than one running service. To reduce the amount of memory used by services, use the TweakVista "Services" screen to view and disable services running on your computer.
svchost.exe - Uninstall Techniques
svchost.exe should not be disabled, required for essential applications
to work properly. Instead, turn off Services through the TweakVista
"Services" screen.