svchost.exe

I'm considering having a go at reducing the running processes on my machine and am aware some caution is required in doing so. I have 32 running most of the time, but am not sure if this is about the right amount.

When I look at the processes through task manager there are six svchost.exe. and that these may be bundled services, but how do I find out what they are? I don't want to disable one and then fing I've completely B*****d up!

I'm led to believe the best way to tackle this is through services.msc.

Thanks

 

32 running process it's not bad i have 24 and svchost.exe i have 5 of them.

You could check your msconfig on the run command and check what is starting in the startup option...maybe you could uncheck a few of them...

 

Leave svchost.exe alone. Each instance controls a different program / process. 6 is about standard for XP.

Try SmartClose to close all unnecessary processes. You have to add a "don't close list"
to keep what you want running. It is not difficult to do.

SmartClose http://www.snapfiles.com/get/smartclose.html

Thanks to COMPUABLE, MG thread http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=94654

SmartClose is a handy tool that allows you to close all currently running programs - a task often required during software installations to minimize conflicts (or during defrag operations). This can be a tedious task when performed manually, and usually requires a restart to get all your programs back up and running. With SmartClose however, the entire process is simplified and automatic, as it stores the running program information is a system snapshot and not only closes all applications for you, but also restarts/restores them later. The program can be customized in various aspects, and a quick wizard also allows you to exclude programs from being closed or restored. It will automatically skip applications that are required for the Windows system to run. In addition, it supports services, as well as Explorer and Internet Explorer windows and saves their current location, so they can be restored properly

FAQ for SmartClose. http://i.domaindlx.com/bmproductions/index.htm?http://i.domaindlx.com/bmproductions/smartclose/faq.htm

Try Process Explorer for a better way of showing what is running, in realtime

Process Explorer. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4566

 

Thanks for the responses folks, I think I've got startup sorted Clark Kent. Will try what you've recommended Bigbazza.

Thanks

 

Once you get the 2 of them working to your satisfaction (it will take a bit of experimenting), you won't be without them, IMHO. Bazza

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