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How to remove scvhost32 error


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scvhost32.exe file information

The process belongs to the software stub or scvhost32.exe by unknown.

Description: scvhost32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1,297,408 bytes (55% of all occurrence), 590,848 bytes, 470,463 bytes, 1,396,224 bytes.
File scvhost32.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. scvhost32.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 96% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

  • "Microsoft LSASS386 Protocol" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
  • "Microsoft SCVHOST32 Protocol" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as scvhost32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the scvhost32.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.

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