How to Repair svchost.exe in XP

The Windows XP svchost.exe file is a vital system file found in the System32 folder. This file ensures that the Registry loads the services and applications that you wish to run at start-up. With a corrupt svchost.exe file, you will see several issues with services loading that are essential for running your system. For that reason, you should fix this file immediately if it malfunctions. The instructions for restoring this file are simple and straightforward.

Instructions

1. Download the WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe, fix_svchost.bat and WindowsXP-KB927891.exe files to your desktop.

2. Reboot you computer. Press "F8" right before the Windows XP logo appears. Select the "Safe Mode" option and press "Enter."

3. Open the "fix_svchost.bat" file and allow it to complete its process. This may take about two to three minutes.

4. Open the "WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" file and click "Next" at the prompts to finish the update.

5. Open the "WindowsXP-KB927891.exe" file and click "Next" at the prompts to complete the installation.

6. Reboot your computer in normal mode.

References

• Tech Nibble: How to Fix Svchost.exe Using 100% CPU / Memory Leak
• Microsoft Support: A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP Professional Edition