Hello, your Windows 10 PC is experiencing an svchost.exe malware issue that’s blocking most tasks except logging into the desktop. The screen flickers intensely and you can’t use any apps or access the taskbar. You can only open Task Manager via the Ctrl+Alt+Delete shortcut, and there are numerous svchost.exe processes running. Attempting Safe Boot doesn’t resolve the problem either. Since you need to protect important files on that drive, reinstalling Windows isn’t an option right now. Please let me know how I can assist further.
Yes, all your crucial documents are secured and available. You can access the BIOS as needed.
If you can open Task Manager (File > Run new task), you can test Autoruns to observe programs launching at startup and prevent malware from running on logon. For malware designed to run only its own name, rename the autoruns application to "svchost.exe" to deceive it. You should be able to obtain it from your phone or another device and execute it while connected to your PC as a storage drive. This approach is what I would consider first in this situation.
Add the Windows installation media after starting the installer. Press Shift+F10 to open Notepad, then press Enter. Select File > Open (change the file extension from .txt to all files). You can now view and save your files to an external drive. Remember, actions in this window won’t immediately reflect changes, so wait a moment. After saving, close Notepad and CMD, then proceed with installing Windows.
I remember the final choice, but I really don’t want to set up Windows. It’s super frustrating to reinstall everything, especially since some apps need manual setup and it took me weeks. No need to go through that again—thank you!
Unusual items appearing. Functions without labels, missing user directory entries at launch, non-Microsoft processes using unclear names. If you check the "Hide all Microsoft services" option, disabling anything won’t cause permanent damage. You can always revert changes. Share a screenshot of the Startup section if helpful.