How many processes of Svchost.exe should be running?

[seanofah4]

I have windows XP pro, if you need any other info ask because im kinda clueless on what other info ya need :|

 

[Hatred]

I am also using windows xp pro. I always have 5 svchost.exe processes running but i read that it can be normal to have up to 6.

 

[Tom.K]

I have 7 svchost.exe processes.
2 svchost.exe processes are used by Local Service, 2 by Network Service and 3 for System.

 

[tashi]

Useful articles: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/what-is-svchostexe-and-why-is-it-running/

A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP Professional Edition: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314056