Too many processes running!

jonce777 · Oct 14, 2006

I have over 45 processes running according to my task manager. That seems like too many. So I started checking them and removing the unecessary ones, according to 'Paul collin's startupApplications List'. When I restart though the ones I've done an 'End Task' on come right back? Especially this 'svchost', which shows up 4-5 times. Am I barking up the wrong tree here? Are 45 processes OK?

My computer just seems slow...Advice???

hawklord · Oct 16, 2006

hi,
i run w2k pro and have 35 running, 4 are svchost.exe,
when you 'end process' through task manager you only dissable them for that session,
try here for some excellent info

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=102685

good luck

Toni_1947 · Oct 16, 2006

HI!
I have 7 instances of svchost running on XP SP2. This is not a service you should terminate. Having multiple instances is not uncommon at all.

mgpower0 · Oct 16, 2006

try the settings out here http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12
don't disable too many at once and start with the safe settings. Make sure you follow the instructions

DavidGP · Oct 17, 2006

Hi Can you take a screenshot of your full Task Manager Processes list and attach it here?

Also as many running processes are due to applications that dont really need to startup at boot time as they are things like MSN messenger or similar, Driver Updaters for the likes of printers, Software updaters* ( you can get a good idea if you haev too many running applications by looking at the amount of icons in your System Tray ).

To get an idea of what applications are starting at boot, goto Start > Run and type msconfig and hit enter, goto the Startup Tab and take a screenshot of that list and attach it also.

Then we may then be able to assist you in stopping some un-needed ones

*never stop or disable security softwares updaters

jonce777 · Oct 18, 2006

the files (3 config and 2 task manager) are too big to attach.? They are all over 600 kb. Is there a better way to send them ? Is there a way to reduce the file size of the snapshot ?

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