80+ processes running, what gives??? help :(

liquidmonkey · 07-03-2009, 04:37 PM

alright, so i've built a new rig, installed VISTA 64 ULTIMATE along with a heap of programs / games that i use and now i have approx 80 processes running when i do a fresh boot

this is not cool

i have run CC Cleaner, spybot, adaware and come up with no major problems.
have also gone into msconfig (and the one in cc cleaner) and removed any programs i felt unecessary but still, have approx 80 processes. i even have 12 svchost running and no idea why.

here is a pic of windows task manager - can you see anything mega strange or suggest stuff that i don't need please???

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Bodaggit23 · 07-03-2009, 05:18 PM

It's best to Left Click on the "User Name" button to sort the processes.
I generally have 40 to 50 processes running at startup.

I see you have Norton, so don't expect to get around 40 or 50 like me,
but you should be able to get around 50 to 60 processes.

Don't be afraid to disable programs that you need and use in MSCONFIG,
as it only stops the program from running at startup. It does not disable
the program all together.

Go back into MSCONFIG and in the startup tab, you can safely uncheck
any box that has a "Command" location of "Program Files" EXCEPT your
Antivirus software.

Also under the Services tab, check the box to "Hide all Microsoft Services".
You can uncheck any box that doesn't have to do with your Video Drivers
or your Antivirus.

liquidmonkey · 07-03-2009, 08:24 PM

i just noticed that some of the processes are run twice, such as 'sidebar.exe' and 'crss.exe'. would that be due to dual monitors???? can't be, so why would they run twice

G25r8cer · 07-03-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidmonkey

i just noticed that some of the processes are run twice, such as 'sidebar.exe' and 'crss.exe'. would that be due to dual monitors???? can't be, so why would they run twice

Thats normal!

Do you have an ipod? If not then disable the ipod service or get rid of itunes all together. Itunes is bloated big time. If you dont have a printer then disable the spooler service.

07-03-2009, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
liquidmonkey Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 161	80+ processes running, what gives??? help :( alright, so i've built a new rig, installed VISTA 64 ULTIMATE along with a heap of programs / games that i use and now i have approx 80 processes running when i do a fresh boot this is not cool i have run CC Cleaner, spybot, adaware and come up with no major problems. have also gone into msconfig (and the one in cc cleaner) and removed any programs i felt unecessary but still, have approx 80 processes. i even have 12 svchost running and no idea why. here is a pic of windows task manager - can you see anything mega strange or suggest stuff that i don't need please??? ---------------------------- __________________ VISTA Ultimate SP2 64bit 2 x 24" LG Monitors Intel Core i7 920 with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 ASUS P6T WS PRO 12gigs of OCZ Gold XTC Triple Channel 6x2gig DDR3 1333MHz PC12800 XFX Nvidia GTX 260 core 216 Corsair TX750W Cooler Master 690 HDD Total = 4.5 TB

07-03-2009, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bodaggit23 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aperture Science Posts: 4,311	It's best to Left Click on the "User Name" button to sort the processes. I generally have 40 to 50 processes running at startup. I see you have Norton, so don't expect to get around 40 or 50 like me, but you should be able to get around 50 to 60 processes. Don't be afraid to disable programs that you need and use in MSCONFIG, as it only stops the program from running at startup. It does not disable the program all together. Go back into MSCONFIG and in the startup tab, you can safely uncheck any box that has a "Command" location of "Program Files" EXCEPT your Antivirus software. Also under the Services tab, check the box to "Hide all Microsoft Services". You can uncheck any box that doesn't have to do with your Video Drivers or your Antivirus. __________________ Team Stats @ ExtremeOverclocking.com Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 CPU: i7 920 Batch#3841A525 (@3.43Ghz) Board: EVGA X58 3X SLI RAM: Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 Hard Drive: 300GB VelociRaptor GPU: EVGA GTX260 SC Core 216 Optical: Sony Optiarc 22x DVD/CD Burner PSU: Corsair TX850W CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Primary OS: Windows Vista x64 SP2 Case: Coolermaster HAF 932

07-03-2009, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
liquidmonkey Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 161	i just noticed that some of the processes are run twice, such as 'sidebar.exe' and 'crss.exe'. would that be due to dual monitors???? can't be, so why would they run twice __________________ VISTA Ultimate SP2 64bit 2 x 24" LG Monitors Intel Core i7 920 with Xigmatek HDT-S1283 ASUS P6T WS PRO 12gigs of OCZ Gold XTC Triple Channel 6x2gig DDR3 1333MHz PC12800 XFX Nvidia GTX 260 core 216 Corsair TX750W Cooler Master 690 HDD Total = 4.5 TB

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