What is this and how do I get rid of it? I can't always get onto the internet and when I am finally on, it will all of a sudden switch to another sitesvchostexe-Application errorThe instructions at "0x001 at 0x00000000". The memory could not be written.Click ok to terminate the programClick cancel to debug the program1 person needs an answerI do too

Hi tjparis, ·What is the version of internet explorer you have installed?·Have you configured computer for Automatic Updates? Svchost.exe is a process on your computer that hosts, or contains, other individual services that Windows uses to perform various functions. For example, Windows Defender uses a service that is hosted by a svchost.exe process. Follow the below methods:Method 1:Check the status in safe mode,to boot the computer in safe mode:a. Restart the computer and press and hold F8 key (Press and hold f8 key before the windows logo).b. From the advanced boot option select ‘Safe mode’. Method 2:You may try the steps from the below link and check the results:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/internet-explorer/slow-five-tips-to-boost-performance For reference: A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP Professional Edition:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314056 You receive an error message after a Windows XP-based computer runs an automatic update, and you may be unable to run any programs after you close the "svchost.exe - Application Error" error message dialog box:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927385 Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.