Backround programs

What is a good free program to check for stuff running in the backround?

 

I like and use this one, http://majorgeeks.com/Process_Explorer_d4566.html.

 

I dont want anything running that dosent absolutly need to be for gameing..

 

Have you tried GameBooster?

 

Where does CCleaner show this? I can't find it.

 

Core 2 Duo X6800 Extreame @3.24
EVGA nForce 680i MB
OCZ 2Gig 15-5-5-5 memory kit DDR2 OCZ2N1066SR2GK 2 x 2 gig kits
(4 gigs total)
NVIDIA GTX295
Western Digital 160gig sata II 16mb
Killer nic
Creative XFI Gamer
Cooler master CM Stacker 830 Silver
OCZ Gamer extreme PS 1010wat OCZ1010GXSSLI
Samsung Optical (DVD/CDRW)
Windows 7- 64 bit
SamSung SyncMaster 24" LCD@1920X1220
Couger Hotas
Cambridge4.1 speakers

Game booster dosent seem to work...I getting a flash of a BSOD when I re-boot..Somethings not right in the backround...

 

Generally speaking, you want to remove from your startup menu anything not "essential" to your system functionality. If you get right down to it, "essential" is a matter or personal preference. I prefer to only have my security programs running (anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc), my GPU 'tweaking' program (eVGA Precision), and one or two other items. That's it. My startup list has only 7 items enabled. Generally speaking, hardware upgrades are the best way to increase gaming performance. If you're gaming with less than 2gb of RAM and you use on-board video, your gaming will ALWAYS be less than satisfactory. This applies to all versions of Windows. However, if hardware upgrades are not possible for whatever reason, there are guides to disabling system services to conserve resources. A great site for this info is http://www.blackviper.com/. You will find lists for each version of Windows, with an explanation of each service and which can be disabled safely..... good luck!

 

I have done that and still get the flash of BSOD..The game runs fine,thats not the problem.50% of the time when I shut the system down it says a backround program is holding it up but I cant see what it is....

 

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Now, that's a screenshot!

Quick question: what are items #4 and #10 in that list?

 

Offtopic but how do you like the killernic? Hipe? or legit?

 

What's Running might be useful for seeing background processes.

#4(CTxfiHlp.EXE): http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/ctxfihlp/
#10(XBV6RDSSZF) seems suspect.

 

#4 is Creative volume panei...
#10 is Adobe

 

I know.....I'm repeating myself, when I say, "If you don't absolutely NEED it, then shut it off".
When I first installed XP, about ten years ago now, I was absolutely appalled at all the 'Services' running in the background. I crashed my system countless numbers of times till I learned what I could shut down without trashing my system or loosing my internet connection.

Then I found a "SAFE" list of Services that can be shut down on the "Black Viper" website and it's been smooth sailing ever since. On XP, I think I'm shutting down or setting to "Manual" about 24 services.

In that "Startup" folder, in MSCONFIG, I think I have only four things starting, plus two things that run for a few seconds, like my XPCleanup batch file, and then quit.

I can run anything I want, anytime I want and never have to worry about any interference. That's really the way it should be.

good luck,
:cool

 

@The Shadow,

How about showing a list of the things that you have disabled in start up and what you allow. That way we can all enjoy your success.

 

I don't have such a "List" handy.
But here's a sample batch file that does the job very nicely, for 12 Services.
__________________________________________________

@echo off
cls
rem This batch file will Stop selected Services and set them to Disabled
rem or Manual, for Windows XP.
rem A Sample of the file names for the services are:
rem Alerter = Alerter
rem ClipSrv = Clip Book
rem
rem
sc config Alerter start= disabled
sc stop Alerter
sc config ClipSrv start= disabled
sc stop ClipSrv
sc config ERSvc start= disabled
sc stop ERSvc
sc config Messenger start= disabled
sc stop Messenger
sc config WmdmPmSN start= disabled
sc stop WmdmPmSN
sc config RemoteRegistry start= disabled
sc stop RemoteRegistry
sc config SCardSvr start= disabled
sc stop SCardSvr
sc config SENS start= disabled
sc stop SENS
sc config Schedule start= disabled
sc stop Schedule
sc config W32Time start= disabled
sc stop W32Time
sc config DNSCache start= disabled
sc stop DNSCache
sc config SharedAccess start= auto
sc start SharedAccess
rem
rem To add other Services:
rem Open Services and double-click on the Service to get the proper filename
rem
rem Syntax:
rem Note that you should put the line to set the Service to Automatic, Manual or Disabled
rem before the line to Stop or Start the Service
rem
rem sc - pulls up the Service
rem config - make this change
rem start= auto - sets the Service to Automatic - note the space after the = sign
rem start= demand - sets the Service to Manual
rem start= disabled - sets the Service to Disabled
rem start - Start the Service
rem stop - Stop the Service
_________________________________________________

This list may not be right for everybody, that's why I suggest that each person goes to the Black Viper site and finds the list and makes up their own mind what services that they can do without. I go strictly with the services in the SAFE column, and even then, not all of them.
Then build your own batch file, using the one above as a pattern.
This is actually my "Short" list, that I've used on many PC's.

Good Luck,
The Shadow :cool

 

First off I'm 70 yrs old and have only had a computer for awhile,so I dont understand all of these programs etc..And I'm on Win7X64,not XP...In my start up MSCONFIG I only have 1 thing..I have done the Black Viper deal..I dont understand about the "process's"...:cry..I dont know what else to do..:-o

 

Get some outside help, from someone who knows about Windows 7.

That's what I do for a living and compared to most of my customers, you're YOUNG yet. NO One can be expected to know all this stuff, unless you're a computer tech. It gets worse and worse for every version of windows.

Personally, to me windows 7 is a pain in the pants. I still run XP Pro/SP3 as my everyday OS and it does everything (for me) that Windows 7 can do and faster, with less demand on system resources.

I keep Win-7 Ultimate 64, on a separate HD and only boot it up about once a week so I can update all the Security Software and try out any new tips I've heard about during the week. I keep my Win-7 as clean, lean and mean as possible and it runs good on my PC, with narry a BSOD, lag or crash. But forget trying to back it up to DVD's.:cry
Where I can back up my XP to a single DVD, it takes a whole stack of them to hold Win-7.

Before this becomes a rant..... I'm outta hear!

Cheers Mates!
the Shadow :cool

 

Well then I guess there isnt much I can do..

 

Hi Clay,

First of all, I'm surprised no one's told you this: it's a HORRIBLE idea to disable startup programs from msconfig. Change it back to Normal instead of Selective startup, and leave msconfig alone. Use CCleaner or another MG recommended program for managing your startup programs (I mention CCleaner since it's the one I use). Msconfig is ONLY for troubleshooting purposes, and it's not even that good at that!

Secondly, you've got some decent hardware. However, it would help to know what games you are trying to play. Also, while your graphics card is decent, it's by no means the best... you could try reducing your graphics settings on your games to see if that helps. Again though, knowing what games you're trying to play will help with getting a solution for you.

I'm also surprised no one's asked you the BSOD code. Next time your computer BSODs, take down all of the information (take a picture of the screen if you need to) and post it here... this information will help us figure out exactly what's causing the system crash.