Hello Everyone, I was surprised to see what I saw when I came into this forum. SVCHOST error were the first two on the list. Well that's why I came here to find out why? It started a few days ago, about the same time as the blaster worm virus started, don't know if there's a connection or not? Anyone that can give some input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks All, Larry L

SVCHOST.EXE is most definately connected to the blaster worm virus. Look in your \winnt\system32 folder and see if there is a file called msblast.exe If there is, then you have the virus. It's not a fun one to get rid of either. The virus blocks you from getting to the Microsoft Update web site so that you cant download the patch needed to fix it. Fun fun. Lots of people having the same problem right now.

I think that Svchost.exe was on your computer before Blaster was spread. I discovered it about 6 or 7 months ago. On my computer it has something to do with my ISP software... Whatever, it won't allow me to delete it. Now that is strange, and scary. I contain it through Zone Alarm Firewall. I don't allow it to access the internet. Please let me know how u got rid of it.

SVCHOST is system software for services basically, that file is not the one you want to delete. Delete msblast.exe... If you can't get to the patch on MS site, goto the one on Symantec's site... Infinite Recursion

Thanx... I don't think that I have MSBlast.exe. I downloaded the patch as part of service patch 1 and 4 sometime ago.

ok.... listen the answers that you have been getting are all wrong!!! This has nothing at all to do withe microsoftworn BS that has been going on!!! True, the worn does give those symptoms..... But this has nothing to do with the worm and has everything to do withthe basic setup in win2K!! I have found the solution to this problem. The solution come in 3 parts: First, you need to install service pack4 from microsoft. (which by the way will solve the "worm problem" ) Second, you need to download from Microsoft and install the file: Windows2000-KB823980-x86-ENU Lastly you need to contact me to get some very specific WIN2K OS install instructions to tweak the install correctly.... This install instructions are sorta complicated, so i am not gonna write them all here.... but if you will email me @ pdy1969@yahoo.com I will send you a complete instruction document in ms word format that will tell you how to complete the third step!! phil

dont listnen to phil, he will prolly give you a virus document. the only thing you have to do is go to symantec and dl the removal tool if you dont got it download the security patch from microsoft. Phil sent it to me to see what the document is i wanna know!!! :))) i know for sure its a virus but i will bounce it back with 999 virusses :))