To many Running Processes

[Guest]

I need to know what it the default number of running processes on a Xp
machine, where can i get information about how to identify what processes are
running, currently im running 39 processes, is this bad and if it is how
would i get rid of them since my virus software, ad-aware and spybot doesnt
work. I want to know what is the processes running on my machine things like:
avmp.exe or kavss.exe i like to know how to identify these processes and
more...please help me with anything you fine people can with......

 

[Guest]

I'm not sure there is a default number of prcesses on XP-the number is
dependent on the individual user and machine. I'm running about 50 at the
moment with no harm done.
In any case, you can check most processes at:
http://www.blackviper.com/
Processes not listed can be checked in Google or in Control Panel/Admin
Tools/Services.

 

[Guest]

I have 55 process running on my PC, so 39 is ok.
You can find most of the proccess in here:
http://www.processlibrary.com/

 

[Clark Griswold]

I'm running about 33. You can look at this http://www.answersthatwork.com
and click on the Task List.

 

[Steve N.]

I need to know what it the default number of running processes on a Xp
machine, where can i get information about how to identify what processes are
running, currently im running 39 processes, is this bad and if it is how
would i get rid of them since my virus software, ad-aware and spybot doesnt
work. I want to know what is the processes running on my machine things like:
avmp.exe or kavss.exe i like to know how to identify these processes and
more...please help me with anything you fine people can with......

39 processes is pretty normal. What a/v program do you have and in what
way is it not working? What versions of Spybot S&D and Ad-aware are
installed? Older versions do not update any longer, you need Spybot S&D
1.3 and Ad-aware 1.05 or higher for them to update and work. For the
processes you can do a google search to help identify some and check
www.blackviper.com for standard WinXP processes descriptions.

Steve

 

[Guest]

Do a search of the EXE on your drive. Right Click and select Properties,
Version. Most legitite programs will be labeled.

Rich

 

[Ron Martell]

I need to know what it the default number of running processes on a Xp
machine, where can i get information about how to identify what processes are
running, currently im running 39 processes, is this bad and if it is how
would i get rid of them since my virus software, ad-aware and spybot doesnt
work. I want to know what is the processes running on my machine things like:
avmp.exe or kavss.exe i like to know how to identify these processes and
more...please help me with anything you fine people can with......

Your biggest concern should be with your antivirus and antispyware
software not working. Some of the current viruses and spyware items
do block the more popular a.v. programs and spyware cleaners.

Get Stinger from http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger and run it to clean up
your machine.

Also check out the manual update procedures for your AV software and
for AdAware. Download the necessary update files and save them to
your hard drive. Reboot your computer into Safe Mode and then install
the updates and scan your hard drive while still running in Safe Mode.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I need to know what it the default number of running processes on a Xp
machine, where can i get information about how to identify what
processes are running, currently im running 39 processes, is this bad
and if it is how would i get rid of them since my virus software,
ad-aware and spybot doesnt work. I want to know what is the processes
running on my machine things like: avmp.exe or kavss.exe i like to
know how to identify these processes and more...please help me with
anything you fine people can with......

Default number? Not really.. Depends on the install and stuff installed
later.

There are lots of services on your PC that are probably turned on by default
you don't use. Why have them on? Check out these web pages to see what all
of the services you might find on your computer are and set them according
to
your personal needs. Be CAREFUL what you set to manual, and take heed and
write down as you change things! Also, don't expect a large performance
increase or anything - especially on today's 2+ GHz machines, however - I
look
at each service you set to manual as one less service you have to worry
about
someone exploiting. A year ago, I would have thought the Windows Messenger
service to be pretty safe, now I recommend (with addition of a firewall)
that most home users disable it! Yeah - this is another one you have to
work for, but your computer may speed up and/or be more secure because you
took the time. And if you document what you do as you do it, next time, it
goes MUCH faster! (or if you have to go back and re-enable things..)

Task List Programs
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

Black Viper's Service List and Opinions (XP)
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Processes in Windows NT/2000/XP
http://www.reger24.de/prozesse/

There are also applications that AREN'T services that startup when you start
up the computer/logon. One of the better description on how to handle these
I have found here:

Startups
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php