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svshost.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is svshost.exe

Svshost.exe is a process file that is integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system application. The svshost.exe file is automatically installed in the system as the user installs the Microsoft Windows operating system application. The EXE file launches the application and display a variety of functionalities of the software. While running in the background, the software is enabled to produce whatever features the user calls on. The process file and the application itself take up a portion of the computer memory and RAM resources. Disabling the svshost.exe file may cause some of the functionalities of the system to malfunction or to perform ineffectively. Although disabling the process file can relieve the computer with additional space in the system. However, in case the user requires for the functionalities of the software, the user can reinstall it. Upon reinstallation, the svshost.exe file will execute the software again. Then the software can begin to offer features which can be utilized by the user.

How can I stop svshost.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. svshost.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down svshost.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop svshost.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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?

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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 Microsoft Windows, 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 svshost.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 svshost.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if svshost.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 svshost.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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