Re: 100% CPU

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There is no such thing as XP Corp. that is a euphemism for pirated.

SVCHOST.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file. It can also be malware.

A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314056

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Note: svchost.exe could also be a process which is registered as a trojan.
This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations,
stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. It could also be a
registered security risk and should be removed immediately.

Note: svchost.exe could also be a process registered as a backdoor
vulnerability which maybe installed for malicious purposes by an attacker
allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords,
Internet banking and personal data. If unaccounted for, this process should
be removed immediately.

Note: svchost.exe could also be a process which belongs to the 007 Spy
Software. This program is non-essential process to the running of the
program, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing
problems.

Note: svchost.exe could also be a process which is registered as a trojan.
This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations,
stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. It could also be a
registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
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http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/svchost/

Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

Update whatever anti-spyware applications that you have and run a full
system scan with each one.

You might want to start in Safe Mode to run your antivirus and anti-spyware
software.

Running a full system antivirus scan or anti-spyware scan in Safe Mode can
be a good idea. Some viruses and other malware like to conceal themselves
in areas Windows protects while using them. Safe mode will prevent those
applications access and therefore unprotect the viruses or other malware
allowing for easier removal.

How to start Windows in Safe Mode Windows XP
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=61#winxo

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:F6927CA3-FF5F-42A6-8EDB-91AAB1039C76@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Ross <Ross@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
something funky going on after I install either Home, Pro, even Corp with
SP2. If i launch task manager immediately I can view the services.
SVCHOST.exe seems to be the culprit. It does not show 100%, but the meter
is pegged. Once I end the process I can launch apps, ie, office...etc.

If load Home, Pro w/ SP1, this doesn't happen. I installed A/V, firewall
and spyware removal, then installed SP2, and I was back to the system
hanging.

I did a clean install on 3 different pc's with the same thing happening.
System hangs, cannot launch task mgr, IE or other apps. My Computer, Docs
opens.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, reply to rossk7@xxxxxxxxxx

thanks

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