TCPSVCS.EXE consumes my entire upload bandwidth

Hi Ben,

TCPSVCS.EXE is a legitimate system process, it is possible for virus and spyware vendors to disguise their malware as the genuine one. As you have already tried giving exception in firewall, let’s try to run a virus scan to make sure the computer is free from virus. Let’s also check if there is any conflict between third party applications by performing a clean boot on the computer.

Method 1:
To run a virus scan using Microsoft Safety Scanner, follow these steps. The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove virus, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Note:
1) The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.
2) If you run the virus scan the program that is infected with virus will get deleted. So you have to reinstall the program. Also if the files and folders are affected with virus then they might even get deleted.

Method 2:
To set the computer in a clean boot state, follow these steps.

Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.


How to perform a clean boot in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

Note: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue to assist you further.

Hello Ben,

Thank you for your reply.

TCPSVCS.EXE is a part of Microsoft Windows networking components. This essential system process is initiated when the computer uses special TCP/IP networking services such as DHCP, Simple TCP and print services. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

However, sometimes spywares or worms take up this name and consumes the maximum amount of memory or bandwidth. Since, you have already scanned your computer to make it free of all infections and have performed clean boot but the problem still appears.

Let’s follow the steps below and check if that solves the problem.

Method 1:

Download and run Windows Offline Defender tool and check

What is Windows Defender Offline?

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

See also: Windows Defender Offline: Frequently asked questions

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/windows-defender-offline-faq

Note: Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

Method 2:

If running Windows Offline Defender does not solve the problem, follow the steps in the article below to reset Internet Protocol and check.

How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357/en-us

Hope this helps. Please let us know the status. Feel free to write us back in case you face any issue with Windows in future.