Svchost.exe - what is it?

The process "svchost.exe" appears again and again in the Task Manager. What is that actually? We'll tell you.

svchost.exe - the purpose of the file

• The svchost.exe is a system file which ensures that all services and processes of your computer are executed with a DLL file. When searching for Windows updates, this file may require a lot of CPU resources.
• This file is usually located in the "C: \ Windows \ System32" folder. All important files that are required by the operating system are stored there. If the file is in a different location, it may be a virus. You should then run a virus scanner for security.

We will show you how to end processes in Windows in another practical tip.