Windows 10: taskhostw.exe exception [13796]

At random times, I get a Visual Studio Just-In-Time Debugger window (Visual Studio is installed on this machine), which says


An unhandled Microsoft .NET Framework exception occurred in taskhostw.exe [13796]

The Just-In-Time Debugger was launched without necessary security permissions. ...


This just started recently; system is Windows 10 Pro 10.0.18362 (64-bit).

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taskhostw tying to access your WebCam?!


I did a search for taskhostw exe and found the following:





That's a lot of 'em!

 

exception access_violation

Hi William,

Since a specific application is giving you Exception access violation error, we suggest that you try to add that application to Data Execution Prevention exceptions list. See steps below:

• On the Search box, type Control Panel and choose Control Panel from the list of results.
• Click on System and Security, then select System.
• On the left pane, click on Advanced system settings.
• Select on the Advanced tab .
• Under Performance, click on the Settings button.
• Go to Data Execution Prevention tab.
• If DEP is turned on for you, click the Add button.
• Locate the .exe file of the program you wish to run.
• After you’ve added that program to the DEP exclusion list, click Apply and
  OK to save the changes.
• Restart the computer and try running the application again.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

 

taskhostw tying to access your WebCam?!

Just to be sure, did you look for Windows Update Checker dot exe? I didn't find it in my files, but I do have Taskhostw dot exe in details.

It's there for some unsuspecting person to click on . . . and nope, I ain't agonna click!