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svchost.exe and services.exe process have high CPU utilization?

Using task manager, I see the svchost.exe and services.exe processes have high CPU utilization. How can I get more information about these processes?
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Go to a CMD prompt by typing CMD.EXE in the Run dialog box, then type TASKLIST /SVC at the CMD prompt.  This will tell you which processes are connected with each SVCHOST.EXE instance.
Hi areyouready344,

Have you tried running any virus/malware/spyware programs to see if your infected with anything?

Try running:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor-antivirus/

Try running in both Normal Mode and in Safe Mode, also do a full scan.
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how can I tell which process within the SVC is using high CPU utilization?
By clicking on the CPU column in the Windows Task Manager, you can sort all the processes by CPU utilization.  The TASKLIST /SVC command I gave you will list what processes are connected with each SVCHOST.  Connected with each entry is a PID (Process ID.)  You can turn that column on in Task Manager by clicking the View menu and choosing the option for Select columns...
areyouready344--Perhaps of help
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314056
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To elaborate on skywalker's suggestion above.....

I would actually do a few things first........Install and update Super Anti Spyware and reboot to Safe Mode. Then do a full scan, and see what it finds.

SUPERAntiSpyware.com - AntiAdware, AntiSpyware, AntiMalware!
http://www.superantispyware.com/
One of the best on the market (and it is free, although you can upgrade and get Real Time Protection). Under the Options, go to Scanning Control> and make sure it is set to the following.....

Terminate memory threats - checked
Ignore non executable files - unchecked
Scan only known file types - unchecked

Manual Definitions Download....
http://www.superantispyware.com/definitions.

areyouready&, any feedback?
areyouready344--The services.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. In other cases, services.exe is likely to be a virus, spyware, trojan or worm.
The work around solution i used was simply killed the svcchost.exe process that had the high cpu. i could not figure out which service within this svchost.exe was causing the high cpu.
areyouready344--As suggested by johnb6767, Process Explorer may help you determine which process under svchost.exe is causing the problem.
Here a couple of tutorials to help you use Process Explorer.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial129.html
http://www.proprofs.com/webschool/search.php?search=process+explorer