Computer Problems!?

Question

I downloaded Microsoft Update for my computer, but now it has slowed down loads and keeps crashing! 99% of the cpu usage is going to a thing called scvhost.exe, does anyone know what this is, or what i can do to fix the computer, i tried restoring pc, but is still slow, and cpu is working hard on system idle process!

Answer 1

I have had this exact problem on PC. Windows update caused the process SVCHOST to run at 100%



I just let the update process complete. I left the PC on overnight and by the time I woke up the update had finished and the processor usage was back to normal. I guess it took hours to complete but it sorted it self eventually. This is worth a try before reformatting etc etc



Note:- This happened on a clean install, just after I had reinstalled XP. To this day I dont know what caused the problem...twas very strange

Answer 2

If you believe that this new update is the cause of your problems then you may have either a virus or a problem with the update.

Try running an anti-virus and if that doesnt turn anything up then reinstall the OS or remove the update via "add remove programs". Also, check to see if this is a hardware problem, maybe your CPU has burnt out or it will if it is constantly a 99%

Answer 3

SCVHOST.EXE RECOMMENDATION

Description: scvhost.exe is a process which is registered as W32/Agobot-S virus. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system. Scan Your PC including scvhost.exe to Detect any Security Threat Recommendation:





DISABLE AND REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. This process is most likely a virus or trojan.

Answer 4

Ew, you got some major issues. SVCHOST is the processes that are split up between your services on your computer. They are not supposed to be taking more then 5% of your cpu load at heavy usage..

Answer 5

According to your description,there are some regsitry errors in your PC to cause "Computer slow".You need to clean you PC.

Every time you install and uninstall software on your computer and surfing online you create junk in the registry.You need to scan and clean your PC with registry cleaner to make your pc fater.Good Regisry Cleaner will improve your PC and Internet performance dramatically.It even can speed up your PC by 300% or more!

There are some comparison and review of

TOP 5 registry cleaners.

http://www.registry-Cleaners.info



You can download and scan your PC for free.

Answer 6

Removal instructions

http://www.ppedia.com/p4_scvhost-scvhost.exe.htm



Read carefully:

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection

http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html

http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html

http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-please-read-before-posting-hijackthis-log.html



I recommend installing the following 5 malware removal programs on all systems.



Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php



Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)

Enable SDHelper, do not optional tea timer. After installation: update + scan + immunize

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html



SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html



SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)

http://www.superantispyware.com/



CCleaner: Set to run when computer starts. Removes tracking cookies.

Place cookies you want to keep in the save list. Do not run “Scan for Issues” (registry cleaner)

http://www.ccleaner.com/



I also recommend the following::

Microsoft update: Run in “Custom Mode”, Install everything. http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us



Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”

Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports.

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm



Widows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx



PC Pitstop:”full tests”. http://www.pcpitstop.com/



Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)

http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx



User Profile Hive Cleanup Service (An automatic service to help with slow log off and unreconciled profile problems)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1B286E6D-8912-4E18-B570-42470E2F3582&displaylang=en



Rootkit revealer: (advanced) Close all programs first and then run.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx

Do nothing at this time with the results! Not all results will be malware! Google each result.

Answer 7

If it is svchost this is a necessary windows component, if it is scvhost as you put then it may be something malicious (or just a spelling mistake on your part). do a full antivirus scan and adware scan to check for anything malicious.



to ensure that windows components are intact go to start run and run sfc /scannow this will check windows components are fine, you may need to insert your windows install CD to do this.

Answer 8

Then get rid of Microsoft Update. I would also recommend getting more RAM and upgrading your processor to a faster and better one.



Good luck!

Answer 9

Go to the Control Panel Add/Remove programs and remove the update. Before you reload it get someone who knows more to see if your computer can handle it.

Answer 10

Microsoft Update might not be the right one for your computer, close any other applications you have opened restart your computer , but DONT DOWNLOAD ANYTHING DO A RESTART

Answer 11

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Answer 12

try uninstalling the update from

control pannel

add remove programs



best of luck

Answer 13

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Answer 14

sounds like its got a bug, best thing to do is re format the computer and re-load ALL the software.

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Answer 15

i have no idea but if it was me id reinsert the windows cd and follow the instruction to repair your copy of windows see if that works

Answer 16

You may find this site of some help -



http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist_s.htm

Answer 17

ctrl+alt+delete

processess

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Answer 18

if i were you i would backup all of my files and re install microsoft windows.