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SCVHOST.exe file information

The process mIRC or Install Shield Installer or Sock or Generic Host Process for Win32 Services belongs to the software scvhost.exe or explorer or Services or Local Security Authority Subsystem Service or mIRC or PHP or stub or Microsoft Windows Operating System or Install Shield or CFX or NFSC-online Crack or Installer.exe or Project or TNGH Magic or CoffeeCup Visual Site Designer or Projekt or ???? or Windows Update or New or Windows Action Script by WackoSoft or None or mIRC Co. Ltd (www.mirc.com) or Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or Install Shield or CFX or Need for Speed Carbon or MEMBER or KytiSoft or Installer or ??? or BLUESTAR.

Description: SCVHOST.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 202,132 bytes (5% of all occurrence), 1,564,103 bytes, 1,678,935 bytes, 552,471 bytes, 1,523,155 bytes, 5,434,959 bytes, 13,179,660 bytes, 217,088 bytes, 49,664 bytes, 45,568 bytes, 1,559,983 bytes, 216,574 bytes, 2,468,111 bytes, 1,199,616 bytes, 1,592,559 bytes, 1,576,195 bytes, 646,415 bytes, 1,564,095 bytes, 53,248 bytes, 210,105 bytes, 1,289,807 bytes, 39,936 bytes, 1,896,023 bytes, 454,831 bytes, 662,999 bytes, 1,621,439 bytes, 360,743 bytes, 1,461,715 bytes, 1,514,987 bytes, 526,927 bytes, 175,104 bytes, 1,551,815 bytes, 1,572,647 bytes, 4,742,739 bytes, 402,944 bytes, 4,942,327 bytes, 1,250,495 bytes, 1,588,503 bytes, 1,332,395 bytes, 908,943 bytes, 2,124,575 bytes, 111,180 bytes, 2,006,295 bytes, 1,654,367 bytes, 2,430,791 bytes, 473,167 bytes, 1,592,595 bytes, 362,439 bytes, 1,695,167 bytes, 225,792 bytes, 395,803 bytes, 454,711 bytes, 1,629,415 bytes, 1,621,599 bytes, 13,824 bytes, 1,806,195 bytes, 1,646,015 bytes, 941,411 bytes, 982,775 bytes, 1,625,371 bytes, 2,152,695 bytes, 94,208 bytes, 37,619 bytes, 1,769,203 bytes, 44,820 bytes, 167,936 bytes, 1,682,843 bytes, 2,488,135 bytes, 1,564,079 bytes, 1,142,231 bytes, 226,816 bytes, 933,863 bytes, 1,650,075 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. File SCVHOST.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce). The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. SCVHOST.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs, manipulate other programs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 87% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If SCVHOST.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 70% dangerous. File size is 201,728 bytes (12% of all occurrence), 397,312 bytes, 499,712 bytes, 52,505 bytes, 1,251,523 bytes, 307,678 bytes, 1,403,020 bytes, 7,039,033 bytes, 5,170,730 bytes, 186,556 bytes, 1,183,784 bytes, 1,330,872 bytes, 1,197,992 bytes, 184,315 bytes, 200,224 bytes, 28,334 bytes, 186,560 bytes, 186,401 bytes, 200,138 bytes, 1,286,167 bytes, 186,553 bytes, 279,133 bytes, 1,331,200 bytes, 1,272,009 bytes, 60,693 bytes, 451,584 bytes, 1,479,099 bytes, 186,564 bytes, 211,876 bytes, 1,367,578 bytes, 250,975 bytes, 1,303,106 bytes, 1,326,790 bytes, 186,567 bytes, 801,413 bytes, 1,650,387 bytes, 90,650 bytes, 1,282,756 bytes, 178,557 bytes, 13,179,660 bytes, 197,004 bytes, 446,464 bytes, 184,446 bytes, 352,112 bytes, 1,349,836 bytes, 186,562 bytes, 178,570 bytes, 1,311,369 bytes, 60,676 bytes, 1,068,032 bytes, 3,364,352 bytes, 60,909 bytes, 1,236,023 bytes, 11,776 bytes, 186,411 bytes, 547,840 bytes, 53,157 bytes, 60,812 bytes, 186,484 bytes, 186,582 bytes, 12,288 bytes, 86,016 bytes, 257,627 bytes, 202,582 bytes, 200,225 bytes, 31,284 bytes, 5,422,553 bytes, 184,500 bytes, 3,375,104 bytes, 256,000 bytes, 1,250,385 bytes, 1,255,028 bytes, 1,247,921 bytes, 48,971 bytes, 186,570 bytes, 28,672 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. There is no description of the program. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce). SCVHOST.exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, manipulate other programs, record inputs.

If SCVHOST.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 32% dangerous. File size is 917,504 bytes. The program has a visible window. The application has no file description. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce). It is not a Windows system file. SCVHOST.exe seems to be a compressed file.

If SCVHOST.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 73% dangerous. File size is 61,440 bytes.

If SCVHOST.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 71% dangerous. File size is 1,682,432 bytes.

If SCVHOST.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 39% dangerous. File size is 27,648 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 307,678 bytes.

If SCVHOST.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 52% dangerous. File size is 137,693 bytes.

If SCVHOST.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 52% dangerous. File size is 32,768 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Config Loader" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.AE or GAOBOT.AO WORMS!
• "Microsoft Update Machine" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-GS WORM!
• "scvhost.exe" definitely not required. Added by the LOHAV-N TROJAN!
• "Windows Service Host" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.N TROJAN!
• "Winmgr.exe" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT.AFG WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as SCVHOST.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the SCVHOST.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: SCVHOST.exe, SCVHOST.exe

you cat open your task manager and when your computer hung up... you cant easily ed the process you want to close...
  ablazerboy  

be for u try to delete SCVHOST.exe from system32 i ues to stop system restore then reboot
  xnoddyx   (further information)

Do not confuse with SVCHOST. EXE. SCVHOST. EXE is dangerous and can be deleted. {This was a translation of the german post}
  Chris  

shuts down programs
  sparky  

there is a diference between scvhost and svchost.SCVHOST is a Virus.While SVCHOST is a Windows file.Pay attention!!
  wertox  

8/3/2007 9:54:42 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32\DLA\DLACTRLW.EXE HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer NoCDBurning 0x00000000 (0) 32-bit number
   

corrupted all data and pc
  frustrated  

trojan made to look like the scvhost.exe which isnt harmful at all
   

It is a troyan
  ML  

you should never see this process running as a regular user only the system and local service should ever be running this process
  Apollyon  

Spy Emergency said it's Backdoor.Xion component
  Count D  

definitiv ein trojaner
  ja, sicher  

This is a legimate and vital component of the windows operating system and has a variety of important functions. Don't delete it!
   

determina la connessione in LAN o internet - "senza", qualsiasi pacchetto dati viene annullato in questi. Da controllare spesso perché viene spesso attaccato da Virus e Spy. "MAX MB Size :30"
  Paxo   (further information)

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