Troubleshooting svchost.exe Application Error

By / March 4, 2023

Service Host Process Host (svchost.exe) is the process responsible for running many Windows services.
The svchost.exe application error can occur when certain services stop responding.
The svchost.exe application error can also appear when some services are not running properly.

  • svchost.exe is a task manager in Windows.

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    Check if svchost.exe is a virus

    1. Launch Windows Security by clicking on its Start menu icon.
      Launch Windows Security by clicking on its Start menu icon.
    2. Click Virus & threat protection from the left pane and select Scan now from the Virus & threat protection menu.
    3. Click on OK to run the scan.

    Run an antivirus scan

    1. Press Windows + S to launch the Search menu, enter antivirus in the search box, and click on the relevant search result.
    2. Select Windows Security in the menu that opens, and click on the Virus & threat protection option.
      Select Windows Security in the menu that opens, and click on the Virus & threat protection option.
    3. Select Scan options on the left of the window, and click on the Full Scan option.
    4. In the scan window, select Options, and enable the Remove viruses option.
    5. Click the Scan now button to start scanning.
    6. Remove any recently installed software or apps
    7. Run the System File Checker
      Run the System File Checker
    8. Update the drivers

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    • Run the System File Checker

    1. First, open the Run accessory as detailed for the troubleshooter above.
    2. Input this command in the Open box: sfc/scannow
      Input this command in the Open box: sfc/scannow
    3. Press the OK button.
    4. System File Checker will now scan Windows for corrupted system files.
    5. Restart Windows after the scan if it finds any corrupted files.

    Run a SFC scan

    1. Press the Windows key + S, type cmd, and click on the Run as administrator option under Command prompt.
    2. Now, input sfc/scannow in the prompt’s window.
      Now, input sfc/scannow in the prompt's window.
    3. Then press the Return key, and the DISM tool will scan for system files.
    4. Press the Windows key + S, type cmd, and click on the Run as administrator option under Command prompt.
    5. Enter the following command: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
    6. Wait for the scan to complete, and restart the device.
    7. Reset your keyboard
      Reset your keyboard

    Run DISM

    1. Press Windows Key + X and choose Command prompt (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) from the menu.
      When Command prompt starts, run the following command (you might need to enter your password): DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    2. Once the process is finished, run the following command: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /CheckHealth
      Once the process is finished, run the following command: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /CheckHealth
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    Disable UAC

    1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type †̃services.msc’, and click OK.
    2. Locate †̃Windows Audio’ on the list and open its Properties.
    3. Go to the General tab, select the Stop button, and click the Apply and OK buttons.
      Go to the General tab, select the Stop button, and click the Apply and OK buttons.
    4. In the search bar, type in †̃UAC’, click on its result, and open the UAC Properties window.
    5. Select the Never notify option, click OK, and reboot your PC.
      Select the Never notify option, click OK, and reboot your PC.
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