Computer Question

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Published: Oct 28, 2016
Author: Me
Post Date: 2016-10-28 13:06:55 by Deckard
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I am using Firefox and for quite a while (actually since I have had this computer), something was hogging all the memory.

I looked in the Resource Monitor and there is a program called svchost.exe that was the problem.

At times it is using over a gigabyte of memory.

I have been ending this process with no problems for a while - the system sort of does a reset, but after a few minutes, everything is working normally.

Can this cause any long term problems?

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#2: Willie Green    To: nolu chan (#1)

Svchost.exe is a generic and legitimate Windows process that loads several other critical services for proper Windows operation. But in several cases users are complaining that Svchost.exe is hogging their CPU or Memory resources without obvious reasons e.g. at moments when the user doesn't run any programs.

The obvious solution would be to switch to linux.

Willie Green posted on 2016-10-28 14:07:44   Reply   Private Reply

#3: nolu chan    To: Willie Green (#2)

The obvious solution would be to switch to linux.

If one does not mind blowing up his software collection and learning Linux.

nolu chan posted on 2016-10-28 14:17:07   Reply   Private Reply

#4: A Pole    To: Deckard (#0)

First thing turn off Windows updates. svchost is a necessary program that is used to serve Internet connections. Windows update is needlessly using it to check if every obscure item needs to be updated every time you start.

Update you can do when YOU request it.

A Pole posted on 2016-10-28 14:18:34   Reply   Private Reply

#5: Willie Green    To: nolu chan (#3)

If one does not mind blowing up his software collection and learning Linux.

Most popular Windows programs have linux equivalents & your backup data can be easily migrated from one platform to the other... However, if you're not satisfied with the alternatives, there are also ways to run your old Windows software using linux:
4+ Ways to Run Windows Software on Linux

Willie Green posted on 2016-10-29 10:50:54   Reply   Private Reply

#6: KevinDkan    To: nolu chan (#1)

Here is another good guide to follow up in order to resolve svchost.exe issue.

https://usefulpcguide.com/18385/svchost-exe-netsvcs-high-cpu/

KevinDkan posted on 2016-12-18 15:35:46   Reply   Private Reply

#7: vmkman    To: KevinDkan (#6)

Solution 3 here svchost high cpu usage got it sorted.

vmkman posted on 2017-01-14 01:29:03   Reply   Private Reply

#8: igggames    To: Deckard (#0)

you can also check here crohasits.com/svchost-exe-netsvcs/ then your problem is solve

igggames posted on 2017-08-01 07:30:33   Reply   Private Reply