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scvhost.exe file information

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Description: scvhost.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 202132 bytes (5% of all occurrence), 1564103 bytes, 1678935 bytes, 552471 bytes, 1523155 bytes, 5434959 bytes, 13179660 bytes, 217088 bytes, 49664 bytes, 45568 bytes, 1559983 bytes, 216574 bytes, 2468111 bytes, 1199616 bytes, 1592559 bytes, 1576195 bytes, 646415 bytes, 1564095 bytes, 53248 bytes, 210105 bytes, 1289807 bytes, 39936 bytes, 1896023 bytes, 454831 bytes, 662999 bytes, 1621439 bytes, 360743 bytes, 1461715 bytes, 1514987 bytes, 526927 bytes, 175104 bytes, 1551815 bytes, 1572647 bytes, 4742739 bytes, 402944 bytes, 4942327 bytes, 1250495 bytes, 1588503 bytes, 1332395 bytes, 908943 bytes, 3809 bytes, 2124575 bytes, 111180 bytes, 2006295 bytes, 1654367 bytes, 2430791 bytes, 473167 bytes, 1592595 bytes, 362439 bytes, 1695167 bytes, 225792 bytes, 395803 bytes, 454711 bytes, 1629415 bytes, 1621599 bytes, 13824 bytes, 1806195 bytes, 1646015 bytes, 941411 bytes, 982775 bytes, 1625371 bytes, 2152695 bytes, 94208 bytes, 37619 bytes, 1769203 bytes, 44820 bytes, 3425 bytes, 2488135 bytes, 1564079 bytes, 226816 bytes, 933863 bytes, 1650075 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. File scvhost.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. scvhost.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs, manipulate other programs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 86% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If scvhost.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 69% dangerous. File size is 201728 bytes (12% of all occurrence), 397312 bytes, 499712 bytes, 52505 bytes, 1251523 bytes, 307678 bytes, 1403020 bytes, 5170730 bytes, 186556 bytes, 1183784 bytes, 1330872 bytes, 1197992 bytes, 184315 bytes, 200224 bytes, 28334 bytes, 186560 bytes, 186401 bytes, 200138 bytes, 1286167 bytes, 186553 bytes, 279133 bytes, 1331200 bytes, 7039033 bytes, 1272009 bytes, 60693 bytes, 451584 bytes, 1479099 bytes, 186564 bytes, 211876 bytes, 1367578 bytes, 250975 bytes, 1303106 bytes, 1326790 bytes, 183966 bytes, 186567 bytes, 801413 bytes, 1650387 bytes, 90650 bytes, 1282756 bytes, 178557 bytes, 127983 bytes, 13179660 bytes, 197004 bytes, 184446 bytes, 352112 bytes, 1349836 bytes, 186562 bytes, 178570 bytes, 1311369 bytes, 60676 bytes, 1068032 bytes, 3364352 bytes, 214996 bytes, 60909 bytes, 1236023 bytes, 11776 bytes, 186411 bytes, 62135 bytes, 60812 bytes, 53157 bytes, 186484 bytes, 186582 bytes, 12288 bytes, 86016 bytes, 257627 bytes, 202582 bytes, 200225 bytes, 31284 bytes, 5422553 bytes, 184500 bytes, 3375104 bytes, 1250385 bytes, 104448 bytes, 181557 bytes, 1255028 bytes, 1247921 bytes, 28672 bytes, 186570 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. There is no description of the program. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). scvhost.exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, manipulate other programs, record inputs.

If scvhost.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 73% dangerous. File size is 61440 bytes. There is no description of the program. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). It is not a Windows core file. scvhost.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

If scvhost.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 71% dangerous. File size is 1682432 bytes.

If scvhost.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 39% dangerous. File size is 27648 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 307678 bytes.

If scvhost.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 52% dangerous. File size is 137693 bytes.

If scvhost.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 52% dangerous. File size is 32768 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Config Loader" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.AE or GAOBOT.AO WORMS!
• "Microsoft Update Machine" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-GS WORM!
• "scvhost.exe" definitely not required. Added by the LOHAV-N TROJAN!
• "Windows Service Host" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.N TROJAN!
• "Winmgr.exe" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT.AFG WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as scvhost.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the scvhost.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: scvhost.exe, scvhost.exe

trojan made to look like the scvhost.exe which isnt harmful at all
   

It is a troyan
  ML  

you should never see this process running as a regular user only the system and local service should ever be running this process
  Apollyon  

Spy Emergency said it's Backdoor.Xion component
  Count D  

definitiv ein trojaner
  ja, sicher  

This is a legimate and vital component of the windows operating system and has a variety of important functions. Don't delete it!
   

determina la connessione in LAN o internet - "senza", qualsiasi pacchetto dati viene annullato in questi. Da controllare spesso perché viene spesso attaccato da Virus e Spy. "MAX MB Size :30"
  Paxo   (further information)

it is not any part of the NT system folks as per MS got to Microsoft.com and search you'll find the answere there
  jbar  

if you delete it copies itself with dif names and messes up your adminstator somebody help
  Konflict_creeper  

SCV host for window 98 and up runs the sound card on all pc's but can be infected by about 3 viruses.
  ron  

Have been able to remove the file with "security task manager" which also showed me the file is also named "stub" and is from company "x"
   

W32/Rbot-EK
   

issen treujaner . mit den treujaner kann mann euren pc kapern, bekomm die auch nicht weg
  ich  

Nicht verwechseln mit SVCHOST.EXE. SCVHOST.EXE ist gefährlich und kann gelöscht werden..
  Monty  

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