We spent 3 hours cause they removed it from my computer then we did the scanner and it removed a lot more. Since I'm using Windows 7 they will do any Tech support for free including Remote Repair/Service. My Antivirus started telling me there was a problem yesterday around 10:00 AM, Around 1:00 i Started an Online Support with Norton, after talking with him for about half an hour i found that for them to fix the problem it would cost 140$, so i said screw that. I then spent 2 hours searching Google for an alternative. I went to Microsoft around 4 PM They Fixed it and a little after 7 they told me to run the Windows Live One scanner, that took me 5 hours to complete. This morning i told the scanner to remove everything it found.
UndeadxAssassin wrote:Hmm. I suppose it's bad that I have like 9 of them, huh?
No, It depends on are the SVC or SCV They look the same from a distance and your AV will call both of them SVC but if its SCV then you have a problem, read the article.
Or if you think you do have it then run the Windows Live Scanner i posted a link to.
Spoiler for http://svchostvirus.com/:
What is svchost.exe?
Svchost.exe is a process that is vital to the Microsoft operating system. The process is used by Windows to launch programs that cannot run without a host. Therefore, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DELETE OR SHUT DOWN svchost.exe, your Windows will not work without it.
Now what is the svchost virus?
The svchost virus is actually a process named scvhost.exe (notice on the “c” and “v” are switched) which is designed to confuse people with the harmless svchost. Scvhost.exe will go into your system and completely shut it down. The virus is actually a Trojan Horse named W30/Agobot-S virus. This virus will allow hackers to access your computer and steal passwords and personal data.
Threat Level: Low – Medium – High – Extreme
Due to the extreme threat level, it is recommended you scan your computer for this virus and remove it immediately.
Think this topic should stay near the top, All the programs are Full versions, and the Microsoft Live one Scanner finds just about anything wrong with your Windows computer.