svchost.exe is (like the name says) the host for all services, which are spread over the several svchost.exe processes. You can view the list of (running) services by clicking
Start ->
Run ->
services.msc ->
OK.
With Sysinternals Process Explorer you can also take a look which services run under which svchost.exe (see screenshot) You can download Process Explorer from
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysi ... 96653.aspxIt is possible to stop services for example
Tablet PC Input Device if you don't use that kind of input, but be carefull! You can look what services are safe to shut down by looking for example on the website
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htmGood luck!
