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

**borinka99** · October 3rd, 2009, 10:27 AM

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.

**Chateau Bow Wow** · October 3rd, 2009, 02:45 PM

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

**borinka99** · October 3rd, 2009, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Slopppydog

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

Thanks!

**psychopuck** · October 4th, 2009, 12:36 AM

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

**Len-Det64** · October 4th, 2009, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by borinka99

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.

**borinka99** · October 4th, 2009, 12:27 PM

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.