This pop-up message is annoying and makes my computer run slower.
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Re: svchost.exe Application Error
Originally posted by helen View PostSo what does the message say? And do these pop-ups occur when you visit a website?
Click on OK to terminate the program
Click on CANCEL to debug the program
It pops up every 5 minutes when I click it off. It's so annoying that I just put it at the lower right of the screen.
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Does this message appear after you turn on the computer, logon to it and just do nothing at the desktop?
And the text in the window title strip does it say "svchost.exe Application error" or does it say something else?
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Re: svchost.exe Application Error
Originally posted by helen View PostDoes this message appear after you turn on the computer, logon to it and just do nothing at the desktop?
Yes, it appears when I turn on the computer.
And the text in the window title strip does it say "svchost.exe Application error" or does it say something else?
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Re: svchost.exe Application Error
I would suggest checking www.microsoft.com and see what it suggest for your problem.
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Re: svchost.exe Application Error
This may not necessarily be a virus. A svchost.exe is an executable file that is needed to run application files on your pc in the form of .dll files. svchost.exe is a valid file.
Windows XP cannot load .dll files on their own so they need to launch under a service host. One critical .dll file is your run.dll file. Without that file your computer simply won't boot to the desktop. Eliminating a svchost.exe file may leave you unable to boot to the desktop.
Before removing ANY svchost.exe files make sure you know what kind of .dll files it is hosting.
Try running a registry cleaner before attempting to mess with a svchost.exe file.Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.
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Re: svchost.exe Application Error
Originally posted by salmoned View PostNo one suggested removing a file. Just google the problem and follow the best procedural option. It works.Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.
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Re: svchost.exe Application Error
System Restore is doing it's job. Remember svchost.exe is a legitimate file. Even if it's corrupted it's needed to host .dll files that are necessary to boot and run your OS. Like a flat tire on your car, remove that defective tire and your car won't go anywhere. Keep that flat tire on the car and at least you can limp the car somewhere.
You can try reinstalling the entire file application within that particular svchost file but you have to note exactly where in Windows that file is and reinstall all of its subfiles. Some of these files are common to all files within similar Windows OS, so you can go to a donor PC, find that same svchost file and copy it to a thumbdrive. Then go to your infected PC and replace the entire application file, saving the corrupted file to a safe location on that computer's hard drive in the event that replaced application file is different.
Or you can dissect that svchost.exe file and carefully look for abnormalities that would identify a corrupt or infected .dll file within. It's easier to simply replace that entire svchost file with a similar one from a donor PC.Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.
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