invalid path in services by balders38
Is there a way of changing the path in the services directory for thesvhost.exe file?
At present the path for the file is %fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k
netsvcs but it should be C:windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs. I cannot
change it is it will not allow me to do it .Is there a way round this is this
will not allow me to do updates as it comes up file not found update error
number 0x80070002.
%systemroot%\system32 and C:\windows\system32 is the same address/location;
ditto for %windows%\system root
Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; WinXP 64-bit SP2;
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Is this a sudden, new problem?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?
Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site or Microsoft Update
Web site to install updates: "0x80070002"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956698
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
balders38 wrote:
Is there a way of changing the path in the services directory for the
svhost.exe file?
At present the path for the file is %fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k
netsvcs but it should be C:windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs. I
cannot
change it is it will not allow me to do it .Is there a way round this is
this will not allow me to do updates as it comes up file not found update
error number 0x80070002.
The path you've posted, %fystemroot%\ is a clear indication that
malware was or *still* is present. Assuming your system is running
Windows XP and the Windows directory is located on C:\, the specific path is
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
The path can be changed by editing the registry but ONLY when *all*
malware has been removed.
Suggest you download, save, install, update, and then scan with
Malwarebytes anti-malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org
Click the " Download - free version " button.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) tutorial
http://www.techsupportteam.org/forum/tutorials/2282-malwarebytes-anti-malware-mbam.html
MowGreen
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balders38 wrote:
Is there a way of changing the path in the services directory for the
svhost.exe file?
At present the path for the file is %fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k
netsvcs but it should be C:windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs. I cannot
change it is it will not allow me to do it .Is there a way round this is this
will not allow me to do updates as it comes up file not found update error
number 0x80070002.
%fystemroot%Notice the f, BroRo ? Malwario is making balders38 'malweary'. <w>
MowGreen
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"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked
PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
%systemroot%\system32 and C:\windows\system32 is the same
address/location; ditto for %windows%\system root
Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; WinXP 64-bit
SP2; Vista SP1; Vista 64-bit SP2; Win7; Win7 64-bit) when posting in a
forum or newsgroup. Please do so in your next reply.
Is this a sudden, new problem?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
bought it)?
Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site or Microsoft
Update Web site to install updates: "0x80070002"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956698
I saw it as a typo...there were others; e.g., "it should be
C:windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs"
CDO poster anywho. $5 says we don't see him again.
MowGreen wrote:
%fystemroot%
Notice the f, BroRo ? Malwario is making balders38 'malweary'. <w>
PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
%systemroot%\system32 and C:\windows\system32 is the same
address/location; ditto for %windows%\system root
Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; WinXP 64-bit
SP2; Vista SP1; Vista 64-bit SP2; Win7; Win7 64-bit) when posting in a
forum or newsgroup. Please do so in your next reply.
Is this a sudden, new problem?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
bought it)?
Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site or Microsoft
Update Web site to install updates: "0x80070002"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956698
PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
I saw it as a typo...there were others; e.g., "it should beNope, I ain't about to bet any moolah on a CDO poster responding to an
C:windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs"
CDO poster anywho. $5 says we don't see him again.
answered post, Bro.
I will bet you a $1 BuggerKing double cheeseburger, though. <eg>
MowGreen
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"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked