Associated Program:
Backdoor:Win32/VB or Backdoor.Win32.VB.bax
Programm Category:
Malware
What is hostsvc.exe
Most reports by end users and anti-virus programs identify the hostsvc.exe file as malware. Kaspersky identifies this process as Backdoor.Win32.VB.bax. Microsoft recognizes it as Backdoor.Win32/VB. This process appears as unknown file on Windows folder. It sends or receives data to and from the Internet or LAN through open ports. It monitors programs. Malware is a program created to perform malicious operations such as stealing sensitive or private information, accessing private systems without the knowledge or consent of the owner or disrupting the normal operations of the target system. it can be in the form of scripts, active content, software or code. It can disguise as genuine software through an official Website that offers promising software with the malware embedded in it and a tracking application that gathers data such as personal information and marketing statistics. Malware is also known as intrusive or hostile software.
How can I stop hostsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hostsvc.exe. is used by Backdoor:Win32/VB or Backdoor.Win32.VB.bax, If you shut down hostsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hostsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Backdoor:Win32/VB or Backdoor.Win32.VB.bax, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
ReviverSoft Security Verdict
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Backdoor:Win32/VB or Backdoor.Win32.VB.bax, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is hostsvc.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if hostsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hostsvc.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that hostsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Backdoor:Win32/VB or Backdoor.Win32.VB.bax