How do I get rid of svchost.exe?

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Deneth_
Member

175

05-19-2016, 12:38 PM

I just put Windows 10 on after upgrading to an SSD for the boot drive. Now whenever I launch a browser, svchost.exe appears in the K7 antivirus alert. I’m unsure how to get rid of it. Can you assist?

Deneth_

05-19-2016, 12:38 PM #1

MrGarden
Junior Member

05-19-2016, 06:28 PM

Do you know that svchost runs as a system process? If your antivirus flags it as a threat after a clean setup, it might be time to remove that software.

MrGarden

05-19-2016, 06:28 PM #2

Do you know that svchost runs as a system process? If your antivirus flags it as a threat after a clean setup, it might be time to remove that software.

NtwYx_MasteR
Junior Member

05-19-2016, 07:09 PM

svchost might help execute malicious software even without viruses present, but relying solely on antivirus detection isn't sufficient when it only sees svchost.

NtwYx_MasteR

05-19-2016, 07:09 PM #3

svchost might help execute malicious software even without viruses present, but relying solely on antivirus detection isn't sufficient when it only sees svchost.

anakindaur
Senior Member

576

06-01-2016, 11:45 AM

Please send the screenshot here. I'm concerned about potential security risks and want to understand what you're seeing.

anakindaur

06-01-2016, 11:45 AM #4

Please send the screenshot here. I'm concerned about potential security risks and want to understand what you're seeing.

ketman34
Posting Freak

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06-07-2016, 01:32 AM

It's common to see many svchost processes running, but it depends on your system configuration. Check if they're necessary and ensure they're not conflicting with other services.

ketman34

06-07-2016, 01:32 AM #5

It's common to see many svchost processes running, but it depends on your system configuration. Check if they're necessary and ensure they're not conflicting with other services.

Taybaybay
Posting Freak

850

06-24-2016, 12:55 PM

It could be a glitch. Only one device is active; consider disabling noficationf in your AV.

Taybaybay

06-24-2016, 12:55 PM #6

It could be a glitch. Only one device is active; consider disabling noficationf in your AV.

Colefusion
Senior Member

382

06-26-2016, 06:14 AM

NVM just verified, there are around 100 of them active.

Colefusion

06-26-2016, 06:14 AM #7

NVM just verified, there are around 100 of them active.

wnuke
Junior Member

06-26-2016, 02:32 PM

Turning off alerts could be risky, as you might not catch threats like Trojans or malware. It’s better to stay informed and protect your system.

wnuke

06-26-2016, 02:32 PM #8

Turning off alerts could be risky, as you might not catch threats like Trojans or malware. It’s better to stay informed and protect your system.

Chickenzinho
Member

07-06-2016, 09:08 PM

lol

Chickenzinho

07-06-2016, 09:08 PM #9

lol

coyote888
Posting Freak

838

07-07-2016, 11:58 AM

#10

SVCHOST is an abbreviation for SerViCeHOST. These are background services, Microsoft users run under the svchost name, while others don't. Every service you have running will appear as a svchost process. If you're sure you're installing safe software, this tool should work fine.

coyote888

07-07-2016, 11:58 AM #10

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