SVCHOST.EXE concumes all CPU - system unavailble

[Jose]

Hi,

I am running Windows XP on my home system and when I boot
up, the OS loads up and the deskt opens, but I am unable
to launch ny applications. I can run the task manager and
the SVCHOST.EXE pegs the CPU. It runs at 99% and all I get
is the hour glass when I attempt to launch a prgram.I have
booted up in SAFE mode and it appears to work fine. Any
ideas, I am stumped..

Thanks,

Jose

 

[tarunark]

it just might be the welchia or blaster virus.
check out www.sarc.com for the removal tools and the link
for the patches from microsoft.