i have a broadband connection and whenever i want to connect my pc to the net,this svchost(genric host process) wants to connect to the internet.i allow it since i know to is used to lookup the dns.But i have noticed that even when i have left my computer idle while connected, a lot of data is downloaded (at approx 2mb in 2-3 minutes) and i dont know what the hell is it downloading cause i dont see where all this goes.my firewall(zonealarm) also doesnt show any problems.at this rate i will have to end up paying a lot by the end of the month for somethings i didn't even download.i guess it is all because of this svchost thing as my firewall shows it blinking as it is active.can someonme plzzz help? pakawn

i think this is the problem: http://support.3com.com/infodeli/tools/netmgt/tncsunix/product/091500/c11ploss.htm do a virus-scan and spyware, just in case

Does this happen on a steady basis, or at different times? The reason I ask is because if your PC is set up to receive critical updates automatically, then that could be happening. Hopefully my advice will help you...Please post back with your results....thanks