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How can I see which unnecessary programs are running in the background and
shut them off if they are slowing down my computer? Also, where can I get a
list of what the programs are and what they do?
 
Unrealchamp said:
How can I see which unnecessary programs are running in the background and
shut them off if they are slowing down my computer? Also, where can I get a
list of what the programs are and what they do?
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Hi,
This link will describe each windows process,what they do and if you need it
or not.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

For items running in "task manger" that you can't ID what it is go here
http://answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/
 
Hi,

Running background programs are on you. XP deals with Services, etc. To
get a list of what is booting via programs, go to
Start/Run/Msconfig/Startup, check your Startup Folder and runkeys via the
registry.

For a quick list, run the Startup Programs Tracker:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

As for how to deal with them after you isolate the unneeded:

Check for an option to not having the icon load in the System Tray via the
program(s) in question.

Other options for removal:

Go to Start/Run and type in: msconfig. Go to the Startup Tab and uncheck
accordingly. Then run this script to remove the disabled items from the
registry.

Clear Disabled Items from Msconfig Startup (Line 148)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or...remove the runkeys from here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove

Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
 
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