Host Process Stopping in VISTA

Hi folks,

I have a laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium, SP1, 64-bit on it.

from time to time for no apparent reason (that I know of) ... I get this stupid warning ...

"Host Process for Windows Services stopped working and was closed.
A problem caused the application to stop working correctly. Windows will notify you if a solution is available."

BTW, the Windows never offers a solution or anything!!!

Q1: So what the heck is Host Process for Windows Services???

Q2: What causes this problem? Or is it a problem?

Q3: How can I FIX this problem?

Thanks,

G!

 

Windows Services are system services. They handle various subsystems like audio, networking, search, time sync., etc.

The services run in host processes. Generally one host process may be running a bunch of services.

Unfortunately, from what you posted, I have no idea how to tell why the host process crashed... or which service (if any) caused the crash. You can try running "Event Viewer" and looking at the Application and System logs, and see if anything interesting is in there... but I don't really know.

 

Hi Swarmer,

Thanks for your reply. At least now I have a lead to go on. If I find some more data ... I will post back.

Appreciate Your Help!

G!

 

I have the exact same problem.
I have reinstalled VISTA a couple of times now and nothing seems to make this problem go away.
Let me know if you find the culprit.

 

Not sure if this will help or not...a few shots in the dark.

You also may just copy into this thread the problem signature.
1. Open Problem Reports and Solutions by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Problem Reports and Solutions.

2. In the left pane, click View problem history.

3. Double-click the problem that you want to view.

copy to your clipboard and paste into here.

One other note.
Good Luck!

 

Hi folks,

@ Alien ... 1st of all ... love your Avatar ... pretty cool! I checked the "Problem Reports and Solutions" and all of my problems reported are associated with my Video programs ... the same video programs that worked perfectly fine in XP ... they choke on Crappy Vista.

@ akwit ... are you messing around with Video conversion programs and stuff like that ...

Alien or anyone else who knows the answer ....

Q1: If I disable the Problem Reporting ... would I still get the Reports in my History Log!?!?

Q2: How can I disable automatic reporting (e-mailing) of these problem reports to Microsoft?

Thanks,

G!