Svchost overloads the computer's processor and memory: how to fix the problem in Windows 7? Svchost is a process launched by an executable system file of the same name. It reduces the load on the random access memory and the central processing unit of a personal computer, and is also used in the operation of several Windows services. But sometimes the process takes so many resources that it becomes difficult to work on a PC. And below are the causes and solutions to this problem. Checking for virality The first problemis caused by the fact that the original svchost.exe file can be replaced by a program that contains malicious code. This method of infecting a computer is accompanied by assigning the name svchost to the virus so that you do not promptly prevent malware from entering the system. On Windows, xp, Vista and 7, the process in question runs on behalf of System, Local service and Network service. If it is launched on your behalf, the file is a virus program . The Business S...