processes running

[scienceteacher]

my pavilion seems very slow. I'm running XP, the computer
has 20.4 free space, 480 MB RAM, Pentium 4, 1.61 GHz.
Task manager says that 41 processes are running and that
CPU usage is 100%. How do I know what these processes
are, and what can be eliminated? How do I stop the
unnecessary ones from running?

[Nicholas]

The number of processes running is not the root cause of a sluggish
computer. Have you installed the latest drivers for your hardware?
How much RAM is installed? 512MB RAM is ideal for good performance!

Services Guide for Windows XP
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

1. Your computer may contain a virus.....

Perform a free virus scan: =
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=3D1&langid=3Dus&venid=3Dsym&p=
lfid=3D23&pkj=3DFHGUCVGZBZTVOGXFSTZ


2. Your computer may contain some spyware.....

Download Ad-Aware and run it: =
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/


3. Your system may have incorrect or unsigned drivers.....

Go to Start > Run and type: SIGVERIF , and hit enter.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;308514



You may wish to perform a "tune-up" that may help:

1. Perform a DISK CLEANUP:
(Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)

2. Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the Command
Prompt window type: CHKDSK /F , and hit enter, answer "yes" and
reboot your computer.

3. Afterward, perform a DEFRAG of your hard drive.


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Nicholas

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"scienceteacher" > wrote in message:
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| my pavilion seems very slow. I'm running XP, the computer=20
| has 20.4 free space, 480 MB RAM, Pentium 4, 1.61 GHz.=20
| Task manager says that 41 processes are running and that=20
| CPU usage is 100%. How do I know what these processes=20
| are, and what can be eliminated? How do I stop the=20
| unnecessary ones from running?