Multiple svchost.exe

The_Minister · 2008-04-28 17:28:55

I have 5 in my Windows Task Manager under "Processes". 1 is LOCAL SERVICE, 2 are NETWORK SERVICE, 2 are SYSTEM. Is this right??:confused: I have a few .exe files there that don't look right, but no other doubles that I can see.

28-04-2008 06:28PM

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I have 5 in my Windows Task Manager under "Processes".
1 is LOCAL SERVICE, 2 are NETWORK SERVICE, 2 are SYSTEM.

Is this right??

I have a few .exe files there that don't look right, but no other doubles that I can see.

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#2 28-04-2008 06:37PM

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Thats about right, IIRC. But if you have any worries you should follow the sticky above.

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#3 28-04-2008 07:14PM

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I tried using the sticky before, but ATF-Cleaner just freezes on me.

Thanks for the reply, as long as it isn't malware masquerading as something else.

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#4 28-04-2008 07:39PM

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It is still a possibility. Are any of the processes showing the name in all caps? You can still run DSS and post the logs.

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#5 28-04-2008 09:03PM

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It's impossible to tell if this is malware from your description

What are the name of these dodgy exe files ? Run DSS if you have problems

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