svchost.exe

What is svchost.exe? How to check if it’s not malware - SurfsharkSurfshark

svchost.exe (short for service host) is a Windows system process that is in charge of essential operating services. It is used in Windows to load and run various background tasks related to managing your network, handling updates and keeping the system secure.

a. Legitimate directory location: C:\Windows\System32 .

b. Possible locations that may indicate a malware: C:\Users , C:\Program Files