Windows 10 Does 'svchost.exe' being in the 'SysWOW64' folder, constitute a Virus/Malware?

[Abhay Bhatt]

I have read at multiple places that the file 'svchost.exe' should only be in the 'System32' folder. I searched my PC and this file is also present in the 'SysWOW64' folder. Does this mean that there is a virus/malware?



Note:- I have also read at wikipedia that this file has one of its image located in SysWOW64 folder. So, I am a little confused.

 

[ussnorway]

I have read at multiple places that the file 'svchost.exe' should only be in the 'System32' folder. I searched my PC and this file is also present in the 'SysWOW64' folder.

if you have a 64bit copy of windows running on a 64bit system then yes there should be at least one 'svchost.exe'... if you have more than one lang installed i.e, english US and english GB then there may be more than one 'svchost' but they look mildly different.

p.s, wikipedia is fine for asking about game saves but not for windows system files... still beleave what you like mate.