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Host Process not working


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Prominia

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Everytime i boot up my computer I get the Microsoft windows thing telling me "Host Process for windows services stopped working and was closed" It doesnt seem to be effecting my computer, but i have no idea what the host process even is.
Running Windows Vista 32bit, with latest updates.
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See if this information will help:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940520
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Thanks for the reply
I tried it and when updating it says Background Intelligence transfer service (BITS) is not required currently.
Just out of curiousity what is host process?
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Description of Microsoft Windows Service Host Process

Microsoft Windows Service Host Process determines and lists all services that need to be loaded and running; multiple instances of svchost.exe may appear in your Processes list as the Service Host Process groups services to allow better control


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