slow computer

My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some 50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by unchecking
programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for and to
eliminate those which are not necessary?

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M Weiss had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some 50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by
unchecking programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for
and to eliminate those which are not necessary?

Google the process name. Works pretty well actually.

Galen
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Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.

1. What loads at startup?
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm

2. Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security


M Weiss wrote:
My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some 50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by
unchecking programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for and to
eliminate those which are not necessary?

Thanks. I downloaded Cswshredder. It found one entry, removed it, and freed
some 100MB of RAM.

Moshe

"PA Bear" wrote in message
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1. What loads at startup?
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm

2. Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ --
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security


M Weiss wrote:
My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some 50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by
unchecking programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for and to
eliminate those which are not necessary?

Thanks. This Google search works great. Turned out that most of these
processes are required, though.

moshe

"Galen" wrote in message
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In ,
M Weiss had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some 50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by
unchecking programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for
and to eliminate those which are not necessary?

Google the process name. Works pretty well actually.

Galen
--
Signature changed for a moment of silence.
Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.

100MB of RAM? Jeez...imagine what Ad-aware SE and Spybot will find/do!
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~PA Bear

M Weiss wrote:
Thanks. I downloaded Cswshredder. It found one entry, removed it, and
freed some 100MB of RAM.

Moshe

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
1. What loads at startup?
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm

2. Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ --
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security


M Weiss wrote:
My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some 50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by
unchecking programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for
and to eliminate those which are not necessary?

I use both Ad-aware and Spybot. The didn't find that one


"PA Bear" wrote in message
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100MB of RAM? Jeez...imagine what Ad-aware SE and Spybot will find/do!
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~PA Bear

M Weiss wrote:
Thanks. I downloaded Cswshredder. It found one entry, removed it, and
freed some 100MB of RAM.

Moshe

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
1. What loads at startup?
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm

2. Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ --
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security


M Weiss wrote:
My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some 50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by
unchecking programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for
and to eliminate those which are not necessary?

Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta does a good job for me in addition to AdAware and
Spybot S&D. I also recommend Spyblaster, which works differently from the
others. I am impressed with it.

--
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"M Weiss" wrote in message
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I use both Ad-aware and Spybot. The didn't find that one


"PA Bear" wrote in message
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100MB of RAM? Jeez...imagine what Ad-aware SE and Spybot will find/do!
--
~PA Bear

M Weiss wrote:
Thanks. I downloaded Cswshredder. It found one entry, removed it, and
freed some 100MB of RAM.

Moshe

"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
1. What loads at startup?
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm

2. Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ --
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security


M Weiss wrote:
My computer has slowed down considerably lately. I found that some
50
processes are running (up from 39 a month ago). I removed some by
unchecking programs in the startup list (through msconfig).

Is there any way to find out what all these processes are good for
and to eliminate those which are not necessary?

In ,
Colin Barnhorst typed:

Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta does a good job for me in addition
to
AdAware and Spybot S&D. I also recommend Spyblaster, which
works
differently from the others. I am impressed with it.


I typo, I'm sure, but I assume you mean "Spyware Blaster." I
agree and recommend it too.

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I did.

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Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
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"Ken Blake" wrote in message
...
In ,
Colin Barnhorst typed:

Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta does a good job for me in addition to
AdAware and Spybot S&D. I also recommend Spyblaster, which works
differently from the others. I am impressed with it.


I typo, I'm sure, but I assume you mean "Spyware Blaster." I agree and
recommend it too.

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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I typo

)

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In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
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I did.

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Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
"Ken Blake" wrote in message
...
In ,
Colin Barnhorst typed:

Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta does a good job for me in addition to
AdAware and Spybot S&D. I also recommend Spyblaster, which works
differently from the others. I am impressed with it.


I typo, I'm sure, but I assume you mean "Spyware Blaster." I agree and
recommend it too.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

In ,
Kelly typed:

I typo

o)


LOL! I can make typos with the best of 'em!

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"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in
message
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I did.

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Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
"Ken Blake" wrote in
message
...
In ,
Colin Barnhorst typed:

Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta does a good job for me in
addition to
AdAware and Spybot S&D. I also recommend Spyblaster, which
works
differently from the others. I am impressed with it.


I typo, I'm sure, but I assume you mean "Spyware Blaster." I
agree
and recommend it too.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

Double LOL Yup, me too and all day. w

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In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"Ken Blake" wrote in message
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In ,
Kelly typed:

I typo

o)


LOL! I can make typos with the best of 'em!

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup



"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
...
I did.

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Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
"Ken Blake" wrote in message
...
In ,
Colin Barnhorst typed:

Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta does a good job for me in addition to
AdAware and Spybot S&D. I also recommend Spyblaster, which works
differently from the others. I am impressed with it.


I typo, I'm sure, but I assume you mean "Spyware Blaster." I agree
and recommend it too.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

In ,
Kelly had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

Double LOL Yup, me too and all day. w


Wot??? We've got a competition? Somewhere along my travels I once picked up
Gabe's Typometer... Grab it and play with it DTSers It's fun...

Galen
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Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.

Galen wrote:
Double LOL Yup, me too and all day. w

Wot??? We've got a competition? Somewhere along my travels I once picked
up Gabe's Typometer... Grab it and play with it DTSers It's fun...

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