Services run all the time, whether their associated application is open or not.Originally posted by mmwave
My last software install was a month ago and that program (real player) is not running when I have the error.
Svchost.exe is a system process in Windows 2000 that is responsible for hosting multiple Windows services. These services are necessary for the functioning of the operating system and other software. In some cases, svchost.exe can cause problems due to high CPU usage, which can slow down the system.
You can use the built-in Windows Task Manager to identify which services are running under a specific instance of svchost.exe. Simply right-click on the svchost.exe process and select "Go to Services". This will highlight the specific services running under that instance of svchost.exe.
No, svchost.exe is a critical system process and stopping or disabling it can cause serious problems with the functioning of your Windows 2000 system. It is best to identify and troubleshoot the specific service causing high CPU usage instead of stopping svchost.exe altogether.
There are a few steps you can take to fix high CPU usage caused by svchost.exe. You can try running a virus scan to ensure that the process is not being used by malware. You can also try updating your Windows 2000 system to the latest service pack, as this may contain fixes for known issues with svchost.exe. Additionally, you can try restarting the affected service or disabling unnecessary services to reduce the load on svchost.exe.
No, upgrading to a newer version of Windows is not the only solution. While Windows 2000 is an outdated operating system, there are still ways to troubleshoot and resolve issues with svchost.exe. However, if the problem persists and is significantly impacting your system's performance, it may be worth considering upgrading to a newer and more secure version of Windows.