Tag: Svchost.exe
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Task Manager says svchost.exe uses 100% of my CPU
It is hard to believe that this tiny (14kb) program originally created by Microsoft has been the source of so much controversy. Also known as the Generic Host Process for Win32 Services, svchost.exe has been exploited by a slew of computer worms and viruses because it is such an integral part of Windows XP. Throw…
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My computers svchost.exe is 0x745f2780ed
So the other day, I’m playing around with my new Bluetooth headset and skype when my computer decides suddenly decides that I’ve had enough fun for the day. It gives me the following error and slows to the pretty much UNUSABLE speed setting. (X) svchost.exe — application error the instruction at “0x745f2780” reference memory at…