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svchost.exe *32 using 100% cpu usage

Hi, my svchost is using 100% unused cpu, making my computer run incredibly slow. When I end the process it starts back up within 30 seconds. I've used multiple virus programs, cleaned and fixed my registry, and have tried to update windows. when i click go to service nothing is highlighted, I even tried manually clicking go to process on all running services.
I've searching on how to fix this for 3 days straight, any help would be appreciated.
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64 bit
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 810 Processor, AMD64 Family 16 Model 4 Stepping 2
Processor Count: 4
RAM: 7935 Mb
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 4650, 1024 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 939430 MB, Free - 262409 MB; J: Total - 1907695 MB, Free - 1399556 MB;
Motherboard: Gateway, RS780
Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials, Disabled
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Hi,

Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

 

svchost.exe (Service Host, or SvcHost) is a system process which hosts multiple Windows services. It is essential in the implementation of so-called shared service processes, where a number of services can share a process in order to reduce resource consumption.

 

Sometimes viruses can spoof themselves as system files.

 

Method 1: Place the computer in clean boot and see if that helps:

A clean boot helps to verify if any third party application services or startup item is causing this issue.

 

Refer: How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7:

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

 

 

Note: After you have finished diagnosing, follow step 7 in the article to boot to normal startup.

 

 

 

Method 2: Refer the following article to download and install Windows Defender Offline

 What is Windows Defender Offline?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline

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Last updated October 29, 2023 Views 27,064 Applies to: