svchost.exe spiking to 100% every couple of seconds and always >20

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Hope I found the right forum for this. My svchost.exe PID 836 Win32 is
constantly spiking looks like a 8.5 earthquake. I have done multiple virus
scans, even ms one care. Nothing - tried a few things I read nothing - HELP
 
From Ramesh's web site: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/svchost.htm
Also: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314056

To find out more about Svchost.exe entries try Process Explorer:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/SystemInformation/ProcessExplorer.mspx

Once you have Process Explorer installed and running:
In the taskbar select View and check 'Show Process Tree' and 'Show Lower
Pane' options.
(This will provide some of the detailed info you may need)
Expand the Process tree until 'Services.exe' has been expanded.
Next move the mouse cursor over the Svchost.exe process that you are
interested in.
(You should now see a pop up with a list of services associated with the
Svchost.exe you chose)
Also if you see a + sign to the left of the Svchost entry expand this to see
additional process information.
Next double click on the Svchost.exe process that you are interested in.
The 'Properties' Window should now be displayed with numerous tabs
available.

Another tool to try is: What's Running
http://www.whatsrunning.net/whatsrunning/main.aspx

JS
 
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