Service Host Memory Leak Windows 10


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 10
       #1

    Service Host Memory Leak Windows 10


    Hi,

    Recently my RAM has been getting used up by the 50 or so service host processes. I can see the processes slowly increase their memory usage over time. This is my task manger soon after startup, and then 40 minutes later, without running any applications.
    Service Host Memory Leak Windows 10-task-manager-1.png
    Service Host Memory Leak Windows 10-task-manager-2.png
    After a few hours of this my applications start crashing until I restart my PC and repeat. I believe this started after I uninstalled the Avast antivirus in favor of windows.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 31,398
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #2

    noterik6 said:
    I believe this started after I uninstalled the Avast antivirus in favor of windows.
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    If you have not already done so, use the Avast Uninstall Utility to clean up any remains.


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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you, I found another antivirus called segurazo that I had to uninstall and it seems to be fixed
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 31,398
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #4

    noterik6 said:
    Thank you, I found another antivirus called segurazo that I had to uninstall and it seems to be fixed

    Never heard of it, so I had to look it up. Seems that it's not all it claims to be....

    What is Segurazo?
    The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Segurazo is a "system optimizer". These so-called "system optimizers" use intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have problems. Then they try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove these problems.
    Removal instructions for Segurazo - Malware Removal Self-Help Guides - Malwarebytes Forums

    From the screenshots in the above link, it seems that Segurazo is a 'lookalike' for Malwarebytes ADWCleaner. It may have come packaged with more than you bargained for. I strongly recommend that you scan your system with the real ADWCleaner for any other malware that may have found its way onto your system.

    The real ADWCleaner can be found here:

    AdwCleaner - Free Adware Cleaner & Removal Tool | Malwarebytes
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