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Users Opinions

319 users ask for this file. 1 user rated it as not so dangerous. 1 user rated it as neutral. 3 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 8 users rated it as dangerous. 3 users didn't rate it ("don't know").

All comments about svchosts.exe: dunno trying to remove no-beba-el-agua Pierre Unlike svchost, the svchosts is malware related. It gathers info from your PC but I'm yet to see it generate traffic in- or outwards. annep From what ive heard this one with an "s" at the end is a threat/virus. The correct microsoft file generichost process is svchost with no "s" on the end. this file is a threat to your internet connection as it opens up loads of connection and clogs up your internet to the point it stops working - deleted and no problems Paulo Seems to open communication port...... doesn't seem armfull but it is not a well intentioned program. It's installed from a MSN messenger update mail.... Tim I serached the text for "http" and this file has the websites http://www.vamper.com and http://www.giddiup.com - both of which are no good marketing sites - Definitely delete it or quarantine it. ajmer singh mann it is dangerous process. my computer stopp ed opening sites Nick its a keylogger Shin I opened the task manager and found five processes of svchosts.exe so i tried ending them. i was able to remove three before my computer activated an automatic system shut down. Beth They can sometime dominate most of my cpu power Mayur in excel & word it appears and automatically written various things Kwachii I loose this file and my windows keep asking for this file every time I turn on my pc ann well annep is rite svchost is a windows file..... svchosts the trojan is usually present in pirated windows version Chu Teik It is a trojan that generate plenty of unwanted files to degrade computer performance, spread by remoable drive, eg: thumbdrive If you know more about svchosts.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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