Running Processes

Question

Im not having any problems, but due to all the programs installed on my computer I have some 58 running processes. I have no idea what most of them are, is ther any way to tell what they actually are. Thanks

beneteau · Answer

You can see what processes are running in Task Manager (WinXP).

You can go here:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/taskman_whats_there_w.mspx

to read about Task Manager.

You can access Task Manager by holding down Ctrl/Alt and pressing Delete----the Task Manager window will popup (WinXP).

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obx1 · Answer

www.processlibrary.com is a nifty site that lets you easily check and identify any process you might find in your Task Manger window.  Typically my unit has 40-45 processes running depending on how many tray icons I display.

troyboy30 · Answer

wouldn't most of those processes be services that are started when you boot up and be listed under services.msc?  I only have 19 processes running on my pc after using www.blackviper.com and www.tweakguides.com  the commit change is important as well.

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Running Processes

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