Whats all this stuff?

Discussion in 'Software' started by goblinmatt, Jul 24, 2006.

  1. goblinmatt

    goblinmatt Private E-2

    I just got a new computer and noticed there is a lot of things running. Im not great with computers so I though I should come here for help.

    Heres what I get from ctr alt del

    http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3453/ctraltdeleteoc0.th.png

    The only things I installed since I got it is counterstrike,HJT, guild wars, and AIM.

    gah I cant figure out how to post the HJT log right. Just tell me useless things I can remove. Its a new computer so theres a lot of junk on it. Thanks

    inline HJT log removed
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Jul 24, 2006
  2. goblinmatt

    goblinmatt Private E-2

    I think I got it right now.
     

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  3. AbbySue

    AbbySue MajorGeeks Administrator

    For starters you can check many of your startup items at sysinfo.org. I picked one randomly from your HJT log to show you the info it gives.:) You'll see this particular process has an "N", not required.
     
  4. matt.chugg

    matt.chugg MajorGeek

    << The installed version of Java on this compter is out-dated. Install version 1.5.0_07 available from http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp. Uninstall all older versions of Java on your computer, before installing the latest version of Java. >>


    You don't appear to be running a firewall, or antispyware application. See this thread on how to protect yourself from malware
     
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  5. bigbazza

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  6. thesim

    thesim Private E-2

    Those amount of processes look normal to me you've got 40 and mines running 52. I think you should be fine but just check with the experts on here just to be safe.
     
  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    40 processes is not to bad at all,

    plus dont forget you have the below that dont run at boot or can be terminated from running at boot in the case of MSN Mess and AIM, as these can be started when you actually need them.. in the case of AIM its actually using 36mb!!

    2x iexplore.exe ( IE ) windows open
    1x msmesg.exe ( MSN Messenger )
    1x AIM ( AOL Instant Messenger )

    minus these 4 and your down to 36 running processes

    1x Soundman ( which is a sound config icon in your system tray.. this is not really needed as how many times do you really adjust the actual soundchips properties.. plus it can be done from the Control Panel as the same Icon is in their too, so this one can be removed )


    minus this one and your down to 35 running processes.


    Not bad really and at a guess this is a Laptop? if so thats even better as laptops tend to have a few more running processes than desktops.. mousepad and wireless to name two.
     

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