Serious PC Problems - Need help!
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Originally Posted by bvoncannon
SCVHOST***** -- TROJAN!
SVCHOST***** -- Microsoft operating system file
Don't get the "V" and "C" confused. If you do have SCVHOST***** as a running process then you have a Trojan (back end application that allows remote computers to ping and connect to yours) as furball69 said.
I too have 6 instances of SVCHOST***** - This isn't a problem.
Even though we all know how Microsoft can be sometimes, I can see light down the tunnel for them in general. Look at this anti spy ware program. It is great, one of the best things they have done in a long time and this is just BETA 1. The new version comes out July 31. They are really trying hard for users.
Another thing that is so simple that most computer users over look are their temporary internet files storage. There is a setting in Internet options that allows you to put a cap on the size of this folder. I highly recommend putting this at 1MB. So simple yet so effective.
SVCHOST***** -- Microsoft operating system file
Don't get the "V" and "C" confused. If you do have SCVHOST***** as a running process then you have a Trojan (back end application that allows remote computers to ping and connect to yours) as furball69 said.
I too have 6 instances of SVCHOST***** - This isn't a problem.
Even though we all know how Microsoft can be sometimes, I can see light down the tunnel for them in general. Look at this anti spy ware program. It is great, one of the best things they have done in a long time and this is just BETA 1. The new version comes out July 31. They are really trying hard for users.
Another thing that is so simple that most computer users over look are their temporary internet files storage. There is a setting in Internet options that allows you to put a cap on the size of this folder. I highly recommend putting this at 1MB. So simple yet so effective.
BTW Microsoft antispy is actually a program they got when they bought out Giant Software last year...as a matter of fact it will still show up as a giant proccess if you use process explorer....
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Bazooka spyware/adware scanner will detect spyware/adware more than other scanners. Ive gone through 3 and none of them detected anything and Bazooka did. Even better, its free at www.downloads.com
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I still highly recommend Ad-Aware SE, Spyware Doctor, and Microsoft's Antispyware program. Then use Norton as your antivirus. Another antivirus I've heard really really good things about is Barracuda Antivirus, but I can't find where to get it. It was rated in Consumer Reports last year as being the #1 antivirus, even above Norton. If you can find their stuff.. give it a try.
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AdAware SE, SpyBot S&D, run the M$crap(which actually does a good job for a change), keep your M$ up to date for updates, and ESPECIALLY keep your A/V up to date!
Sounds like you need to click on start/settings/network connections/ find your network card(NIC) and right click, select properties, choose the advanced tab at the top, and turn ON the firewall. If you do NOT run a second party firewall, for God's sake at least run the WinXP one! I run the XP firewall, as well as Norton's and have no problems. Some say you do not need the XP firewall after installing a second party firewall...I disagree, but that's just me. I've found certain problems occur with virus/trojan issues without running it, the Norton's firewall seems to catch the rest. No issues with internet connectivity, above having to config both firewalls to allow certain gaming servers to connect, as well as certain sites. That will be up to your own discretion, as both will give warnings, and automatically block them until you manually allow them via the warnings(XP provides a yellow bar at the top of IE, Norton's pops up asking you) Other second party firewalls have their own way of dealing with such issues, and I can speak for them. Others with experience with particular ones will have to speak up on that issue.
Sounds like you need to click on start/settings/network connections/ find your network card(NIC) and right click, select properties, choose the advanced tab at the top, and turn ON the firewall. If you do NOT run a second party firewall, for God's sake at least run the WinXP one! I run the XP firewall, as well as Norton's and have no problems. Some say you do not need the XP firewall after installing a second party firewall...I disagree, but that's just me. I've found certain problems occur with virus/trojan issues without running it, the Norton's firewall seems to catch the rest. No issues with internet connectivity, above having to config both firewalls to allow certain gaming servers to connect, as well as certain sites. That will be up to your own discretion, as both will give warnings, and automatically block them until you manually allow them via the warnings(XP provides a yellow bar at the top of IE, Norton's pops up asking you) Other second party firewalls have their own way of dealing with such issues, and I can speak for them. Others with experience with particular ones will have to speak up on that issue.
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