text: my cpu usage runs to 100%. the main problem is scvhost.exe. what should i do? i have checked on the internet and it says that scvhost.exe is probably a disguised virus. i sthare any free way to repair my problem? thank you. scvhost.exe is virus. (not to be confused with svchost.exe that is a valid windows component) this trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, internet banking and personal data. this process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.  the following link has more info: http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/15887.html