Svchost causes GPU usage to run max .

[Sergio Ramos]

It causes my GPU to run max all the time unless i end process the Svchost.exe *32 in the task manager. Any idea why is this happening?

 

[hlots123]

maybe a bitcoin mining virus, since high gpu when idle...?

suggest checking its file path & location (eg. using process explorer), and also check up on any other suspicious startups & services (eg. using autoruns).

 

[Cryogenist]

Highly likely is a bitcoin mine virus.
Right click the entry and go to file location, then screenshot for us to see.

 

[Sergio Ramos]

 

[Sergio Ramos]

Is it safe to delete this miner folder?

 

[hlots123]

i think so. u may also need to find & delete its startup entry (or any bad windows service?) using autoruns (filter out windows & microsoft entries 1st).

maybe also check if ur windows HOST file, dns server & proxy entries are unchanged just in case...

ps. u may also need to check for any outdated browser, browser plugin (java, flash etc), or internet-facing programs. since it may be how u were infected.

pps. for process explorer, is easier to list by company name. and also add column the process' image path.