com surrogate is a Windows process that acts as a host for COM-based applications that require additional processes to run. It is also known as "dllhost.exe" and is responsible for executing COM objects outside of the original process that requested them.

COM Surrogate runs in the background and is typically used by Windows Explorer to generate thumbnail images for various types of files or preview them. It helps prevent crashes in the main process by isolating COM-based applications in a separate process, making the system more stable and secure.

In summary, COM Surrogate is a critical component in the Windows operating system that helps to improve system stability by running COM-based applications in a separate process. It is especially useful for tasks such as generating thumbnails and previews in Windows Explorer.

com surrogate  is a legitimate Windows process that runs in the background and helps to execute certain types of files, such as media files or other complex objects. However, sometimes it may cause high CPU usage, errors, or crashes on your system, and you may want to remove it. Here are some steps you can follow to remove COM Surrogate:

Identify the COM Surrogate process:

Open the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Task Manager." Look for any process called "dllhost.exe" or "COM Surrogate" in the list of running processes.

Check if the COM Surrogate process is causing any issues:

If you notice high CPU usage, crashes or other errors associated with the COM Surrogate process, you can try to fix them first by updating your drivers, running a virus scan, or disabling any recently installed third-party software.