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How to remove svchost1 error


The free file information forum can help you find out if svchost1.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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svchost1.exe file information

The process belongs to the software svchost1.exe by unknown.

Description: svchost1.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows. The file size on Windows XP is 209,546 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. File svchost1.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. svchost1.exe is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 81% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If svchost1.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 2,121,216 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. svchost1.exe is not a Windows system file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. svchost1.exe is able to hide itself.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "svchost1" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT.ZZ WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as svchost1.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the svchost1.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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i got it from a program off limewire so i think its some kind of virus
   
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Diese Datei lastet meine CPU zu 80-100 % (!!!) aus. Sowas kann nicht ungefährlich sein! Mit dem Security Task Manager kann ich sie nicht mal mehr entfernen: "Der Zugriff wurde verweigert"
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Summary: 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think svchost1.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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