svchost.exe intensive network usage


  1. Posts : 6
    Windows 10
       #1

    svchost.exe intensive network usage


    Hi everybody,

    I have high network usage problems with some services in windows: this is a screenshot of the problem (the process highlighted is called "Service Host: Local system" in English).
    svchost.exe intensive network usage-pvvqjeqs.png
    Does anybody know how to limit the bandwidth those services can use or, in alternative, how to fix the problem: I cannot browse the internet fast anymore with those services eating all my bandwidth (yes, my maximum bandwidth is VERY low).

    Thank you very much.

    Jymmy097
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #2

    Hi.
    Have you tried following the PIDs using Process Explorer to find out what exactly it is?
    Process Explorer
    .
    Also, might want to run ADWCleaner, to clear out the junk.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 268
    Windows 10 Pro x64 v22H2
       #3

    Also use Process Explorer to check the svchost instance is legit. Hover the mouse of the instance and verify Path is C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe. Any other path means malware
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  4. Posts : 6
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks a lot for your replies. I've understood which services are running under that instance of svchost. Now what can I do to understand which service is eating up my network connection?

    Thanks in advance.

    Jymmy097
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #5

    Jymmy097 said:
    Thanks a lot for your replies. I've understood which services are running under that instance of svchost. Now what can I do to understand which service is eating up my network connection?

    Thanks in advance.

    Jymmy097
    GlassWire?
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 6
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #6

    simrick said:
    But this can help me only to block the entire svchost instance, while I'd like to know which serviceis the cause of this problem...
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  7. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #7

    Follow the PIDs (drill down all dependencies) using Process Explorer to find out what exactly it is.
    Process Explorer
    .
      My Computer


 

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