40+ Programs running

Otterah · 12-15-2005, 06:12 AM

Back when I used the family's Dell, and I wanted to play agame like WoW, I msconfig and turned all the programs off and it ran faster.

But since I got this comp, I have never been allowed to do that. I have over 40 things running if i ctrl+alt+del and I have no idea what I can turn off and what I need to keep on. The first time I tried msconfig clean start, my XP was in classic style and things didnt work right.

Another problem is, I have asked this question before at other sites "not comp tech sites just game clan sites" i guess because you would have to see what i have running to know how to fix my problem, but I thought I would ask anyway maybe some one could kinda help..

Any one else ever have 40+ running at once? I bet half I dont need going, but I am affraid somethings I do need going..

Xycron · 12-15-2005, 06:30 AM

I usssaly have just about 40 proccesses going. My PC runs fine with it, and alot of them are system processess anyways.

Try posying a HiJackThis log in the secruity section.

bigsaucybob · 12-15-2005, 01:29 PM

well there is a difference between processes and programs. saying that u have 40 programs running is intending that u actually are running 40 programs at the same time. 40 processes isnt that big of a deal. i have 50 processes running on my computer. 40 PROGRAMS is a whole different story.

houssam_ballout · 12-15-2005, 01:42 PM

trying stop the services that u don't need in ur PC,

Lanther · 12-15-2005, 04:36 PM

I usually have 35-40 processes running in the background and I have no problem with games.

Otterah · 12-16-2005, 01:00 AM

People say it explains my very low mark05 score. With 9800pro I think I should be getting like 3000+ but am only getting 2580-2610.

I am told I have to much running at once. But i dont know what i can turn off and what i cant.

gamerman4 · 12-16-2005, 03:46 AM

Well I just counted and about 20 of my 38 running processes are directly from windows, 3 from my ISP service, 2 from my gfx card manager, 2 from the firewall, and a 6 from background progs and the rest are opened programs and I have every single service stopped other than the bare ones I need so your 40 programs are signs of a nice running PC.
You should check the graphics control panel for any settings that you may have turned on that slow down your 3dmark score. remember to turn off all antialiasing and anisitropic fikltering and other things when running 3dmark.

Otterah · 12-16-2005, 04:31 AM

Where do i go to turn those off?

**tweaker** · 12-16-2005, 07:05 AM

Have a look at the site in my sig, you'll find a basic guide for tweaking XP there. Chapter 8 in particular may interest you.

Otterah · 12-17-2005, 10:22 PM

I got a lower 3dmark score by 250 by doing that..

12-15-2005, 06:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Otterah Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 81	40+ Programs running Back when I used the family's Dell, and I wanted to play agame like WoW, I msconfig and turned all the programs off and it ran faster. But since I got this comp, I have never been allowed to do that. I have over 40 things running if i ctrl+alt+del and I have no idea what I can turn off and what I need to keep on. The first time I tried msconfig clean start, my XP was in classic style and things didnt work right. Another problem is, I have asked this question before at other sites "not comp tech sites just game clan sites" i guess because you would have to see what i have running to know how to fix my problem, but I thought I would ask anyway maybe some one could kinda help.. Any one else ever have 40+ running at once? I bet half I dont need going, but I am affraid somethings I do need going..

12-15-2005, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 17 Posts: 3,907	well there is a difference between processes and programs. saying that u have 40 programs running is intending that u actually are running 40 programs at the same time. 40 processes isnt that big of a deal. i have 50 processes running on my computer. 40 PROGRAMS is a whole different story. __________________ Equipt NOW

12-15-2005, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
houssam_ballout Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: here Age: 22 Posts: 1,009	trying stop the services that u don't need in ur PC, __________________ TechNoloGy ConTrols tHe World AnD I conTroL the TecHnOl0gy Gue$s WhO @m i. HehEhehee :confused:

12-15-2005, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lanther Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Age: 31 Posts: 231	I usually have 35-40 processes running in the background and I have no problem with games. __________________ EVGA MB / XFX NF2SALH MB Apevia Alien Case / Aspire Towe Case Rosewill 650W PSU / Rosewill RP500 PSU Athlon 64X2 3800+ / Athlon 2000 XP Processor 2047 MB DDR3200 RAM / 512 MB DDR3200 RAM 250 Gig Seagate / 120 Gig Maxtor 7200 rpm HD 2x Samsung 18x DVDRW / LG Super Multi DVD/RW Sony CDRW 256 MB FX 7600 / 128 MB FX 5200 "Abashed the Devil stood and felt how awful Goodness is."-T-Bird

12-16-2005, 03:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
gamerman4 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 18 Posts: 992	Well I just counted and about 20 of my 38 running processes are directly from windows, 3 from my ISP service, 2 from my gfx card manager, 2 from the firewall, and a 6 from background progs and the rest are opened programs and I have every single service stopped other than the bare ones I need so your 40 programs are signs of a nice running PC. You should check the graphics control panel for any settings that you may have turned on that slow down your 3dmark score. remember to turn off all antialiasing and anisitropic fikltering and other things when running 3dmark. __________________ My Gaming PC: NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Case Intel Q6600 @ 3.20 Ghz COOLER MASTER RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Watercooling Gigabyte DS3R 2 x 80GB HDD 1 x 250GB 1 x 500GB 2 x 1GB Patriot Extreme Perf. DDR2 nVidia 8800GT 512MB Antec Smartpower 2.0 400 Watt

12-15-2005, 06:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xycron banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,099	I usssaly have just about 40 proccesses going. My PC runs fine with it, and alot of them are system processess anyways. Try posying a HiJackThis log in the secruity section.

12-16-2005, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Otterah Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 81	People say it explains my very low mark05 score. With 9800pro I think I should be getting like 3000+ but am only getting 2580-2610. I am told I have to much running at once. But i dont know what i can turn off and what i cant.

12-16-2005, 04:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Otterah Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 81	Where do i go to turn those off?

12-16-2005, 07:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
tweaker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 2,954	Have a look at the site in my sig, you'll find a basic guide for tweaking XP there. Chapter 8 in particular may interest you. __________________ Posting and you - CF edition www.tweaker.se FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

12-17-2005, 10:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Otterah Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 81	I got a lower 3dmark score by 250 by doing that..

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