SVCHOST Leaking Memory

[R. Bruders]

Whenever I start my computer, SVCHOST.EXE under the
user of LOCAL SERVICE begins to use more and more memory.
Eventually, I will get a Virtual Memory Low error.
However, if I use the Task Manager to end that process,
everything is fine. This doesn't seem to affect anything
else. I run virus scan at least once daily and keep the
list updated.
Any suggestions on what is at the root of this?

[Nicholas]

1. Your computer may contain a virus.....

Perform a free virus scan: =
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=3D1&langid=3Dus&venid=3Dsym&p=
lfid=3D23&pkj=3DFHGUCVGZBZTVOGXFSTZ


2. Your computer may contain some spyware.....

Download Ad-Aware and run it: =
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/


3. Your system may have incorrect or unsigned drivers.....

Go to Start > Run and type: SIGVERIF , and hit enter.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;308514



You may wish to perform a "tune-up" that may help:

1. Perform a DISK CLEANUP:
(Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)

2. Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the Command
Prompt window type: CHKDSK /F , and hit enter, answer "yes" and
reboot your computer.

3. Afterward, perform a DEFRAG of your hard drive.


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Nicholas

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"R. Bruders" > wrote in message:
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| Whenever I start my computer, SVCHOST.EXE under the=20
| user of LOCAL SERVICE begins to use more and more memory. =20
| Eventually, I will get a Virtual Memory Low error. =20
| However, if I use the Task Manager to end that process,=20
| everything is fine. This doesn't seem to affect anything=20
| else. I run virus scan at least once daily and keep the=20
| list updated.
| Any suggestions on what is at the root of this?