number of running processes

justin · 10-08-2006

When I open up the task manager on my pc it says that there are 40 processes running and that is without any applications opened. Can that be right? How many processes should be running? Is there anyway I can run only the processes that I need in order to improve performance?
Thanks

computerwiz12890 · 10-08-2006

That all depends on what you have installed. Things such as Anti-virus programs and firewalls that are running in the background are all counted, even though you may not see them.

I myself have 37 processes running. If you are not experiencing any trouble, I wouldn't worry about it. But if you are having any problems, such as a slow computer, let me know and we can help you with that.

justin · 10-08-2006

Ok thanks

upgrader · 10-12-2006

running windows xp mce and my antivirus, firewall etc. I have 55 processes justin! just as computerwiz said it depends on the software you have.

genie3251 · 10-12-2006

i'm running avg and comodo firewall and i only have 28 processes but i tweaked my windows and as computerwiz said if you don't have any problems then don't worry about it

genie3251

RomSfan · 10-13-2006

if your pc is running slow just close all programs opened by your account... and only leave running explorer.exe and taskmgr.exe.... but dont mess with the system or other services just close the programs opened when you open your account on XP and it should speed up.. if not then maybe there is a virus running in your pc disguised as a System program.. in that case formatting your is the best option... those kind of viruses are hardly found by Antivirus

genie3251 · 10-13-2006

Originally Posted by RomSfan

if not then maybe there is a virus running in your pc disguised as a System program.. in that case formatting your is the best option... those kind of viruses are hardly found by Antivirus

thats why we have a very talented security team here

genie3251

10-08-2006	#1
justin Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 26	number of running processes When I open up the task manager on my pc it says that there are 40 processes running and that is without any applications opened. Can that be right? How many processes should be running? Is there anyway I can run only the processes that I need in order to improve performance? Thanks

10-08-2006	#2
computerwiz12890 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 75	That all depends on what you have installed. Things such as Anti-virus programs and firewalls that are running in the background are all counted, even though you may not see them. I myself have 37 processes running. If you are not experiencing any trouble, I wouldn't worry about it. But if you are having any problems, such as a slow computer, let me know and we can help you with that. __________________ Please join and support Folding@Home and use Teamnumber 84992 Anti-Malware: Kaspersky, Avast!, Ewido Anti-Malware Suite Diagnostics: Speed Fan, SIW, UBCD, UBCD 4 Windows Other Good Programs: CCleaner, Download Manager, DeepBurner, QuickTime, Adobe Acrobat, DirectX, Java download, Codecs Information: Rogue Anti-Spyware, Repair Windows 2000, BSOD Codes, BIOS Error Codes I once was but the learner. Now I am the master! - Darth Vader Do, or do not...there is no try. - Yoda

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upgrader Site Manager Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: /home/upgrader/ Posts: 7,250 PC Experience: Some Experience	running windows xp mce and my antivirus, firewall etc. I have 55 processes justin! just as computerwiz said it depends on the software you have. __________________ PCHF Rules--PCHF Prework--PCHF Downloads

10-12-2006	#5
genie3251 Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Brunswick,Canada Posts: 625	i'm running avg and comodo firewall and i only have 28 processes but i tweaked my windows and as computerwiz said if you don't have any problems then don't worry about it genie3251 __________________ //Prework\\ PCHF Rules Blue Screen of Death - Beginners Guide formatting and installing windows xp

10-13-2006	#7
genie3251 Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Brunswick,Canada Posts: 625	Originally Posted by RomSfan if not then maybe there is a virus running in your pc disguised as a System program.. in that case formatting your is the best option... those kind of viruses are hardly found by Antivirus thats why we have a very talented security team here genie3251 __________________ //Prework\\ PCHF Rules Blue Screen of Death - Beginners Guide formatting and installing windows xp

10-13-2006	#6
RomSfan Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17	if your pc is running slow just close all programs opened by your account... and only leave running explorer.exe and taskmgr.exe.... but dont mess with the system or other services just close the programs opened when you open your account on XP and it should speed up.. if not then maybe there is a virus running in your pc disguised as a System program.. in that case formatting your is the best option... those kind of viruses are hardly found by Antivirus

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