What are all these "processes" sucking up my memory?

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October 3rd, 2009, 10:27 AM
borinka99

What are all these "processes" sucking up my memory?

http://www.v6performance.net/gallery...processes1.jpg
http://www.v6performance.net/gallery...processes2.jpg
http://www.v6performance.net/gallery...processes3.jpg

What is all this crap and how do I get rid of the stuff that I don't need?

What is all that svchost.exe stuff? Anyone know? Thanks in advance.
October 3rd, 2009, 02:45 PM
Chateau Bow Wow

What is svchost.exe And Why Is It Running? :: the How-To Geek
October 3rd, 2009, 03:22 PM
borinka99

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slopppydog

What is svchost.exe And Why Is It Running? :: the How-To Geek

Thanks!
October 4th, 2009, 12:36 AM
psychopuck

You need to look & see what is starting up when you start Windows. I see quite a few programs that you possibly don't need running all the time (likes Paint Shop Pro, Nero, SQL). You can stop them from loading by deleting the shortcut in the Startup folder, or running msconfig from the run dialog box.

Here's a link to get you started on processes. These are the minimums needed. You could also Google any that you aren't sure of.

Essential Processes needed to run Windows | Technibble
October 4th, 2009, 01:44 AM
Len-Det64

Quote:

Originally Posted by borinka99

http://www.v6performance.net/gallery...processes1.jpg
http://www.v6performance.net/gallery...processes2.jpg
http://www.v6performance.net/gallery...processes3.jpg

What is all this crap and how do I get rid of the stuff that I don't need?

What is all that svchost.exe stuff? Anyone know? Thanks in advance.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Bill Gates.
October 4th, 2009, 12:27 PM
borinka99

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychopuck

You need to look & see what is starting up when you start Windows. I see quite a few programs that you possibly don't need running all the time (likes Paint Shop Pro, Nero, SQL). You can stop them from loading by deleting the shortcut in the Startup folder, or running msconfig from the run dialog box.

Here's a link to get you started on processes. These are the minimums needed. You could also Google any that you aren't sure of.

Essential Processes needed to run Windows | Technibble

Thanks. I'll try that out.

What about all those VAIO programs? I think I'm going to uninstall them.
October 4th, 2009, 02:23 PM
psychopuck

Make sure you create a restore point before removing or disabling anything.
October 4th, 2009, 02:38 PM
BigBrown

ProcessLibrary.com - The online resource for process information!

I use it all the time to look up different processes.
October 4th, 2009, 05:31 PM
borinka99

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychopuck

Make sure you create a restore point before removing or disabling anything.

will do!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBrown

ProcessLibrary.com - The online resource for process information!

I use it all the time to look up different processes.

Great, thanks!