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Calling the PRO's! Any of these processes I can disable?

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  • 14-07-2011 11:40am
    #1
    -Vega-
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭


    Hey folks,

    I'm just trying to tidy up my computer a little bit. I'm wondering if there is anything that I can disable here that won't have a knock on effect? There are 2 or 3 that I have underlined that are not a neccesity but I want them enabled myself. Just checking the others.

    This is a list of my processes, its fairly short for a 2 year old computer I think.

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    This is a list of my services, comes in 2 parts as the screen shot missed 5 or 6 services at the bottom.

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    I just removed Microsoft security essentials, was really a resource chugger, going to replace it with Avast, I've been told that uses a lot less. Any thoughts on this ?

    Many thanks for all the advice :)


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    cookie1977
    Registered Users Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Have a look too at this site. He has great advice on what you can and cant disable under different setups etc...

    www.blackviper.com


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    HelpWithIT
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭HelpWithIT


    Hamachi seems to be one that you could disable, stopping processes will not prevent them from loading at startup, also what OS is it and how much RAM have you got?
    MSCONFIG to disable startup programmes but be careful


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    -Vega-
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭-Vega-


    Thanks, I'll have a browse of that site.

    I'm using Windows 7, 64bit. 4GB ram.

    I disabled Hamanchi, I'll log on manually when gaming. Any other tips? :)

    Thanks very much :)


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    #5
    HelpWithIT
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭HelpWithIT


    How much memory is your computer using when it is running with no other programmes running? i.e. just with your desktop on?


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    #6
    -Vega-
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭-Vega-


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    Thats with nothing open, such as games, browser etc.

    Thanks for taking the time to reply to this thread by the way, appreciate it ;)


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    cookie1977
    Registered Users Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    All looks fine vega. I wouldnt worry. You've only 40 processes running.

    You're already doing all you can. Here's my image:

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    #8
    HelpWithIT
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭HelpWithIT


    I agree with Cookie, thats fine for 64 bit premium, don't fix it if it ain't broke (-;


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    #9
    -Vega-
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭-Vega-


    Okay folks, thanks for the advice. I'll heed it ! :)

    Yeah for the amount of abuse it gets, downloading, gaming, installing and uninstalling crap.. it's still going strong :D

    thanks again!


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    #10
    Razzuh
    Registered Users Posts: 184 ✭✭Razzuh


    If you want more information on processes and related services I recommend you use Process Explorer (originally developed by Systinternals, now part of Microsoft) instead of task manager. It's free. Google for download link.


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