there are unknown programs running in the background of my PC.

[Guest]

there are unknown programs running in the background of my PC. Is there
software i can apply to detect and close these programs

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

All about disabling programs at startup
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

Also see:
www.dougknox.com
Win XP Utilities, Startup Programs Tracker. This utility tracks the common
startup vectors and will show you what is loading at startup and from where. The
included Help gives a brief tutorial with some good information on removing the
entries that the program finds.


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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Sysinternals Freeware - Process Explorer:
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html

Malware removal:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


there are unknown programs running in the background of my PC. Is there
software i can apply to detect and close these programs

 

[Bart]

I use Statlook www.aplusc-systems.com
It allows me to control all software installed and running on my
computer, as well as on the others into the network. Thanks to this I
can kill any app on any station remotely
Regards,
Bart

 

[Rock]

there are unknown programs running in the background of my PC. Is there
software i can apply to detect and close these programs

For malware start with this:

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware