It is possible for svchost.exe to be a virus, I had it once.
I'd recommend using norton power eraser, or NPE. I do not remember it interfering with steam though.
https://security.symantec.com/nbrt/npe.aspx
https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/hellocdn.html?v=1
Since Skype seems to depend on IE settings, could you:So I ran malwarebytes and he found 19 items which I ordered him to remove. Should I post the log somewhere?
Also when I start up my computer, sometimes Google Chrome opens the following website;
What is it and could it be related?Code:https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/hellocdn.html?v=1
You have two options:Still no luck, not for Skype nor Steam.
Skype does work in safe mode with networking. However it doesn't after reboot in normal mode.