GenericHost trys to access the internet

[Guest]

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I have ZoneAlarm installed and it often advises that GenericHost is trying
to connect.

I read some about GenericHost and if I understand it could be one of many
programs that is trying to connect.

How do I know if I should allow it or not?


Are all such programs benign?



Thanks

 

[Guest]

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Generic Host is the name of the system service SvcHost. This is a
Microsoft process that has multiple mini-processes within it. If you
look in TaskMgr, Processes (TAB) you'll notice 4-6 instances of
SvcHost. To view the actual sub-processes that each runs, you can
open a Command Prompt window (Cmd -or Command) from the
Run box. In the command prompt window type Tasklist /SVC.
In most instances SvcHost is benign - However, some Malware
uses a naming convention that is similar to SvcHost to try and avoid
detection.

" **Developer**" <REMOVEdeveloper@a-znet.com> wrote in message
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>I have ZoneAlarm installed and it often advises that GenericHost is trying
>to connect.
>
> I read some about GenericHost and if I understand it could be one of many
> programs that is trying to connect.
>
> How do I know if I should allow it or not?
>
>
> Are all such programs benign?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>

 

[Guest]

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As I understand, it there is not much I can do except allow the connection
and hope for the best, since to know better what to do is not easily to
achieved.


Thanks

 

[Jon]

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Updating your clock and using Windows Update requires it.

Some firewalls, such as Sygate, can allow you to restrict it to accessing
specific IP address ranges.

Jon


" **Developer**" <REMOVEdeveloper@a-znet.com> wrote in message
news:%237HKniqkFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>I have ZoneAlarm installed and it often advises that GenericHost is trying
>to connect.
>
> I read some about GenericHost and if I understand it could be one of many
> programs that is trying to connect.
>
> How do I know if I should allow it or not?
>
>
> Are all such programs benign?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>