Multiple Console Window Hosts.exe in task manager

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i checked task manager and it says i have 2 console window hosts running just want to make sure im not infected
 
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Hi, I also have 2 Console Window Hosts running and I'm about 99% sure I'm not infected. You have nothing to worry about.

Right click on them and choose Properties. If it's running from the C:\Windows\system32 folder, then it's likely a normal legitimate program.

Read this page for more information:
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4996/what-is-conhost.exe-and-why-is-it-running/

Edit: If you are not sure, you should do a full virus scan. I also recommend using the free [Malwarebytes 3] scanner, especially if your only scanner is Windows Defender.

Hi, I also have 2 Console Window Hosts running and I'm about 99% sure I'm not infected. You have nothing to worry about.

Right click on them and choose Properties. If it's running from the C:\Windows\system32 folder, then it's likely a normal legitimate program.

Read this page for more information:
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4996/what-is-conhost.exe-and-why-is-it-running/

Edit: If you are not sure, you should do a full virus scan. I also recommend using the free [Malwarebytes 3] scanner, especially if your only scanner is Windows Defender.
 
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