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How's the best way to clean up processes?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by HerbyJr, 2009/02/06.

  1. 2009/02/06
    HerbyJr

    HerbyJr Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi All,

    I'm hoping this will be an easy one for someone to answer.

    My system is getting slower, I believe, from simply programs being installed and removed over the years. Despite my efforts to uninstall programs not being used, via "add or remove" on the CP, I have a bunch of items that seem to run continually in my processes list. Malwarebyte's Anti-Maleware program doesn't find any issues and I'm running Trend's Internet Security as well.

    Here's the question...Is there a program or utility that can help me clean up my process list? I guess my other option is just to add more RAM and let the system run as is, but I like the idea of a clean-up better so I don't run un-needed processes.

    Let me know if you want more info, but the System is running approx 1GB of RAM now with a "86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~3201 Mhz" processor and "XP Pro-5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600" OS Version.

    Thanks in advance, and I look forward to hearing from someone.

    H.
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    The following will tell you everything about processes and services to help you determine what you can safely disable.


    "The pages below are from our in-house database and provide guidance on the usefulness or not of these programs, and removal procedures when recommended. "


    http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Several pieces of software which allow you to control those items which run at startup and which by definition add to the process list.

    I would recommend CodeStuffStarter or Startup Control Panel - now use the former. WinPatrol also has the facility to control or delay startup items.

    BTW another gig of RAM would not go amiss and a clean install works wonders is removing accumulated junk :)
     
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    HerbyJr

    HerbyJr Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks guys!
    I really appreciate your responses.

    H.
     
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