How to remove svehost error

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svehost.exe file information

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

Description: File svehost.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 937984 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 73728 bytes, 946176 bytes, 950272 bytes, 31744 bytes, 85700 bytes, 33280 bytes, 81920 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). svehost.exe is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. File svehost.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. svehost.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, manipulate other programs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 90% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

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

A google search showed links which told me that this is a nasty process, though i didnt really trust the resources that offered solutions.
Punky

Summary: 1 user suspect danger.

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