processes

[Guest]

my computer hyas like 38 processes running at a time is that the reason that
my computer is kind of slow, and how can i close those processes so they
don't start up every time i start my computer?????

 

[Richard Urban]

35-40 processes is not abnormal. I typically have 55-60 running with no
appreciable slow down.

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[Maurice N ~ MVP]

my computer hyas like 38 processes running at a time is that the
reason that my computer is kind of slow, and how can i close those
processes so they don't start up every time i start my computer?????

I have about 33 processes running at this moment. Not at all unusual. You'll find most of them are generated by your application programs. Then there are those services running from Windows XP.

Here are 2 tools from SysInternals that may help you get an insight on what's running.
Process Explorer http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml

Autoruns (checks & shows what's set to auto-load at Windows startup)
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/autoruns.shtml

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

If your computer is slow, look to spyware/malware as a possible cause..
other examples include lack of RAM, lack of free hard drive space etc..