Windows 10: svchost.exe error

The other day I closed one of my games and got an error message saying that svchost.exe had crashed and this could lead to malware on this device. It only happened once and has not happened in a few day but I checked around to see if there was any malware on my computer but it didn't seem like it. It was a wierd occurance and none of the windows help guides really fit the description of my error. On the error message there was no button that I could click on to help me elaborate what the error was. I don't know if it was a glitch or a mistake but could someone explain?

Also, I used Microsoft's software for malware detection and CCleaner to clear my temp folder. When I checked online most people said this happens every time they boot up their computer but not for me, it happened once a few days ago and hasn't happened since.

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RAM Died: svchost error

svchost is part of the OS, it just interacts with other aspects.

 

RAM Died: svchost error

Isnt svchost a service related to programs tho, and not the OS itself?
Like for example, there are multiple svchosts at any one time for multiple programs.

Though i suppose that still suggests the OS is buggered at the core.

 

What does the svchost do?

Lots of Windows services are tied to the SVChost, and /or are listed as SVChost in the process list(s).

Unfortunatley with Vista, there's a lot more dependencies between the services, and thus you'll be FORCED to run more instances of SVChosts; unlike XP where things were more independent and you could disable more features resulting in less SVChost instances. That and XP and Vista are different.

Regardless of your Windows version, you can check out some service slimming guides or goto Black Viper's website and take his advice. Depending on your needs you may be able to cut down the amount of SVChost running, and save some RAM.

XP should never have an SVChost using 50mb. Vista however can.