I have too much installed and I need to remove some of it.

I am running Windows XP and I really feel there is too much installed. I am working from home using my computer for Customer Service. I have a list of the programs installed in my computer and would love some help to remove some of it. I would also like to know how to stop some running processes. :confused

 

g'day rsamuell671

looking through your list this is a list of add and remove programs you have less on your computer than i have on mine and i only have a 40 gig hard drive.
i did notice that you still have live update there this program is associated with nortons internet security and is safe to remove since you don't have there product on your computer,
also it would be at your best interest to update your java to the lastest version you can download it from here " http://majorgeeks.com/Sun_Java_Runtime_Environment_d4648.html'
" be sure to uninstall the old version first.also run ccleaner and scan the registry before you install the new version.
hope this helps you good luck.

 

Personally, I get rid of any and all toolbars, they just clutter up my screen.

Beyond that, you don't really have that many programs, compared to most 'puters I look at.

Are you having any issues? How long to a full boot? How much memory do you have installed?

Also, if you are not using Norton, be sure to run the Norton uninstall tool found close to the bottom of the "Top Freeware Picks" page. Over 75% of the machines I work on have remnants of Norton still on them, even when not in use. Sometimes this will cause problems.

 

If you're also interested in trimming your services, you might take a look at Black Viper's configuration lists:

XP 32-bit: http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
XP 64-bit: http://www.blackviper.com/WinXPx64/servicecfg.htm