subject: What Each svchost.exe Instance is Doing [print this page] What Each svchost.exe Instance is Doing What Each svchost.exe Instance is Doing
Svchost.exe is a part of Microsoft Windows operating system program for the implementation of the DLL file. This program running on your system, it is very important. Note: svchost.exe could also be W32.Welchia.Worm virus, which uses WindowsLSASS loopholes, creates a buffer overflow, causing your computer to shut down.
With Svchost View you can see what each Svchost.exe instance is doing. It also shows how much memory each instance is using. Just like the picture below.
How to use Svchost Viewer
The cool thing about Svchost Viewer is it requires no installation and can run directly off your USB flash drive, coming in handy when troubleshooting. Just double-click on the application to launch, and then click Yes when prompted whether to get the data.
After taking a few moments to complete the scan you will be presented with the number of svchost.exe instances running along with the service name, description, memory usage, and program path.
Maybe many people think that you don't need it becouse you never notice Svchost.But to people who knows it, it is a little but useful feature and it should work on XP (SP2), Vista and Windows 7.
Download Svchost Viewer from codeplex
Now you have learned what each svchost.exe instance is doing.
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