Process help

Well my pc starts up sluggishly it takes a long time for the desktop icons and programs to start up here is a log of the processes that are on startup which ones can i remove to speed up my reboot time.

Also any good programs to disable and delete processes?

 

The ones you don't need are "hijackthis", "Updates from HP", "hpqtra08", "zlclient", "avgcc", "spysweeper", "alcxmntr", "KBD", "hphmon06", "AGRSMMSG", "hpsysdrv", "vsmon", "WRSSSDK", "ewidoguard", "ewidoctrl", "DkService", "avgemc", "avgupsvc", "avgamsvr", "ALUSchedulerSvc".

As you can see, most of them can go and windows will work just fine. Obviously some you may want to keep. For example, if you close the AVG ones your automatic virus protection will go with it. Of course you could still scan manual (which is what I do). All the HP related ones can most likely go, this may or may not effect printing. Depends on the exact printer, they are the first ones you should kill, and then see. You most likely will only need one of them for general printing. For example the update one is completely unneeded.

Other stuff like spysweeper and hijackthis also don't need to be running all the time and I'd kill those too. As for ewido networks, diskkeeper and webroot software, all of that is 3rd party stuff you installed. None of which is needed, it's up to you if you want it running. I'd personally kill them all, but it's something you need to decide.

All the processes I listed can be disabled without effecting windows, although the applicatiosn they are associated with will be effected.

 

A couple of links for process ID and what app they are accociated with and some will give removal options:

http://www.answersthatwork.com/

http://www.processlibrary.com/

We can suggest what you can remove but at the end of the day it will be far better if you know what you have and make the informed decision as to what is not necassary. That way you can maintain the level of security you deem neccassary and what background apps you want running and use regularly. Always good to sort processes by "Mem Usage" and then you can note the resource hungary and maybe change them with an alternative.

 

zlclient - zlclient.exe - Process Information
Process File: zlclient or zlclient.exe
Process Name: ZoneLabs Firewall Client

Description:
zlclient.exe is a part of the Zonelabs Internet Security range of products, which acts as a firewall for your computer. This blocks Internet-bound viruses from comprimising weaknesses on your computer and should not be terminated.
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vsmon - vsmon.exe - Process Information
Process File: vsmon or vsmon.exe
Process Name: True Vector Internet Monitor

Description:
vsmon.exe is a processs associated with the ZoneAlarm personal firewall. It is used to monitor Internet traffic and generate alerts depending on the security rules configured by the user.
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msmpeng.exe - At your option

msmpeng.exe
MsMpEng.exe is a part of Windows Defender software.
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.

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service - dkservice.exe - Process Information
Process File: dkservice or dkservice.exe
Process Name: Executive Software

Description:
dkservice.exe is installed with Executive Software Diskeeper. Can appear as a service on windows NT,2K and XP machines. This process schedules Diskeeper to run at user specified times. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems
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ALUSchedulerSvc - ALUSchedulerSvc.exe - Process Information
Process File: ALUSchedulerSvc or ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
Process Name: Symantec LiveUpdate Scheduler

Description:
ALUSchedulerSvc.exe is a process belonging to the Symantec LiveUpdate service which updates your Symantec products periodically. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
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avgamsvr - avgamsvr.exe - Process Information
Process File: avgamsvr or avgamsvr.exe
Process Name: AVG Anti-Virus

Description:
avgamsvr.exe is a part of the Grisoft Internet security suite and is essential for the secure and safe operation of your computer. Protects against viruses, spywares, worms and trojans. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

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avgupsvc - avgupsvc.exe - Process Information
Process File: avgupsvc or avgupsvc.exe
Process Name: AVG AntiVirus Updater

Description:
avgupsvc.exe is a part of the Grisoft Internet security suite and is essential for the secure and safe operation of your computer. Protects against viruses, spywares, worms and trojans. This process deals with mainly real-time updates of this software, and is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
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avgemc - avgemc.exe - Process Information
Process File: avgemc or avgemc.exe
Process Name: AVG Anti-Virus Cleaner

Description:
avgemc.exe is a part the AVG Anti-Virus suite. The process scans e-mails for viruses. This process should not be removed to ensure that your system security is not breached.

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It appears you have Symantec AV & AVG antivirus programs running on your computer.
This is asking for problems as having more than 1 AV product installed can cause conflicts and other unexpected problems.
You should decide which AV product you want to keep and ditch the other.
IMHO...and I am not alone:

 

Have to agree with Toni two AV's will cause prob. Also the Hijack This as mentioned only needs to be ran once to collect the log and then completely disabled. If you have the "seed" (prog.exe file) uninstall it completely. You put a lot into it Toni I was trying to encourage an exploratory journey but you have definately SHONE (blink, blink) very nice off you.