The scvvhost.exe file is an executable process that has been reported as a variant of the FORBOT-DH worm, which means the scvvhost.exe file may possibly be a malicious application, and some users claimed the scvvhost.exe file is disguised by its authors as a legitimate Windows update. The scvvhost.exe process has also been reported by a few users as a variant of a Trojan family. The scvvhost.exe file, according to some user reports, is capable of injecting malicious code into the Windows System Registry, in order for the scvvhost.exe process to automatically initialize during system startup and operate in the background, unseen or undetected by the user, during system runtime. The scvvhost.exe process has been reported to negatively affect the operations of the Windows System Registry, the Windows Task Manager and the Windows MS Config applet of the infected system.
How can I stop scvvhost.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. scvvhost.exe. is used by FORBOT-DH Worm/Trojan, If you shut down scvvhost.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop scvvhost.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is FORBOT-DH Worm/Trojan, 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 FORBOT-DH Worm/Trojan, 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 scvvhost.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 scvvhost.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if scvvhost.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 scvvhost.exe, belongs to, in this case FORBOT-DH Worm/Trojan