BleepingComputer.com: CANNOT END TASKS in TASK MANAGER

I am unable to end Tasks in my Task Manager. SVCHOST.EXE is using a lot of CPU

Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 - 32 bit
2.0 GB RAM

According to Tech Help from Norton, I no longer have a virus, yet I cannot end any Tasks in Task Manager


I would appreciate any help here. Thank you.

What does that control? I just looked at mine and I have 15 different ones running now (66 processes in all) and they range from 252k to 47,000k. I as well and running the same OS as you.

Hello bmwrboy,

I see that you have an HJT log posted here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic216757.html

We do not allow more than one topic for the same computer and the same issue as this causes confusion, and in this case may make the disinfection process more difficult.

This leaves you with a choice:

1) Have this thread reopened and moved to the Am I Infected forum and the HiJack This log topic deleted

OR

2) Keep this thread closed and wait for assistance in the HiJack This log forum. Please note that that forum is VERY busy.

Please send a Private Message indicating your choice.

Assuming you wish assistance in the HiJack This forum, you should NOT make further changes to your computer (install/uninstall programs, use special fix tools, delete files, edit the registry, etc) unless advised by a HJT Team member, nor should you continue to ask for help elsewhere. Doing so can result in system changes which may not show in the log you already posted. Further, any modifications you make on your own may cause confusion for the helper assisting you and could complicate the malware removal process which would extend the time it takes to clean your computer.

From this point on the HJT Team should be the only members that you take advice from, until they have verified your log as clean.

Please be patient. It may take a while to get a response because the HJT Team members are EXTREMELY busy working logs posted before yours. They are volunteers who will help you out as soon as possible. Once you have made your post and are waiting, please DO NOT make another reply until it has been responded to by a member of the HJT Team. Generally the staff checks the forum for postings that have 0 replies as this makes it easier for them to identify those who have not been helped. If you post another response there will be 1 reply. A team member, looking for a new log to work may assume another HJT Team member is already assisting you and not open the thread to respond.

To avoid confusion, I am closing this topic. Good luck with your log.

Orange Blossom