F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Unusual Explorer.exe and Svghost.exe processes

Unusual Explorer.exe and Svghost.exe processes

Unusual Explorer.exe and Svghost.exe processes

D
drako_sky
Member
166
11-02-2016, 03:04 PM
#1
I discovered strange files named Explorer.exe and Svghost.exe in my Windows 8.1 system, even after switching to Windows 10. Could you tell me what they might be used for?
D
drako_sky
11-02-2016, 03:04 PM #1

I discovered strange files named Explorer.exe and Svghost.exe in my Windows 8.1 system, even after switching to Windows 10. Could you tell me what they might be used for?

T
tacgun
Member
70
11-02-2016, 06:45 PM
#2
Running a comprehensive malware scan with Malwarebytes is essential.
T
tacgun
11-02-2016, 06:45 PM #2

Running a comprehensive malware scan with Malwarebytes is essential.

C
cookiedough909
Posting Freak
782
11-02-2016, 07:15 PM
#3
It functions more like a host application, as described by Microsoft, rather than a virus.
C
cookiedough909
11-02-2016, 07:15 PM #3

It functions more like a host application, as described by Microsoft, rather than a virus.

V
VortexAh
Member
160
11-03-2016, 03:21 AM
#4
svchost.exe serves as a common name for processes linked to dynamic-link libraries.
V
VortexAh
11-03-2016, 03:21 AM #4

svchost.exe serves as a common name for processes linked to dynamic-link libraries.

Y
yudencio
Member
65
11-04-2016, 08:10 AM
#5
No, Elvis is not a PC name. It refers to the famous musician Elvis Presley.
Y
yudencio
11-04-2016, 08:10 AM #5

No, Elvis is not a PC name. It refers to the famous musician Elvis Presley.

L
Le_Conteur
Junior Member
49
11-04-2016, 08:53 AM
#6
Someone can quickly create a harmful copy of them. Microsoft’s versions lack installer icons. Check the details. The genuine version includes ‘Windows Explorer’, while the fake one shows ‘explorer.exe’. Microsoft’s svchost reports ‘Host process for windows services’, but the fake version displays ‘svchost’. Right click → Open file location → UPLOAD THAT FILE TO VIRUSTOTAL.COM. Never rely on an EXE file just because it matches the name of official Microsoft software. If it isn’t signed by Microsoft, it’s not trustworthy. The real explorer is signed by Microsoft or the OS. The fake explorer has none. Edited and added pictures.
L
Le_Conteur
11-04-2016, 08:53 AM #6

Someone can quickly create a harmful copy of them. Microsoft’s versions lack installer icons. Check the details. The genuine version includes ‘Windows Explorer’, while the fake one shows ‘explorer.exe’. Microsoft’s svchost reports ‘Host process for windows services’, but the fake version displays ‘svchost’. Right click → Open file location → UPLOAD THAT FILE TO VIRUSTOTAL.COM. Never rely on an EXE file just because it matches the name of official Microsoft software. If it isn’t signed by Microsoft, it’s not trustworthy. The real explorer is signed by Microsoft or the OS. The fake explorer has none. Edited and added pictures.

M
mjt2789
Senior Member
483
11-06-2016, 07:38 AM
#7
I thought so, since I've never seen anything like this.
M
mjt2789
11-06-2016, 07:38 AM #7

I thought so, since I've never seen anything like this.

S
Siren1968
Junior Member
47
11-07-2016, 02:45 PM
#8
It seems I just observed two variations existed, but I didn’t realize they used distinct icons.
S
Siren1968
11-07-2016, 02:45 PM #8

It seems I just observed two variations existed, but I didn’t realize they used distinct icons.