The process netsvcs.exe, with process name COM+ Event System, is a process belonging to the Microsoft Windows operating system. This process executes as svchost.exe switch, and provides a secure and stable running of the computer. The process svchost.exe (Service Host or Svc Host) that belongs to the Windows NT family of operating systems hosts multiple Windows services. Its executable image is %SystemRoot%\System32\Svchost.exe can run in multiple instances, each one hosting one or more services. It implements the so-called shared service processes that allow a number of services to share a process in order to reduce resource consumption. Grouping multiple services in a single process is essential in conserving computer resources. However, identifying component services is difficult for users, and if one of the services results to errors, the entire process can crash. Security concerns also arise from the common system process since some malware often use the name svchost.exe to disguise itself.
How can I stop netsvcs.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. netsvcs.exe. is used by Windows NT, If you shut down netsvcs.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop netsvcs.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Windows NT, 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 Windows NT, 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 netsvcs.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 netsvcs.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if netsvcs.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 netsvcs.exe, belongs to, in this case Windows NT