How do I delete processes from computer?

[Rodd Ross]

My Computer processing is slow. I am also experiencing system crashes, and
getting stuck or lockdown within various applications. I have been told by
my DSL help desk that I am running too many processes ( currently 60). I'm
trying to determine how do I delete most of these processes. The help desk
told me that the normal amount of processes ran at one time are about 25, I
am running 58 to 61. Could you give me some guidelines on how to reduce this
number and how to maintain a more normal number of processes running? My
operating system is Microsoft Home XP.

 

[Mary Sauer]

Open the Task Manager, click help...

 

[Bob I]

I suspect your PC is loaded with malware. If you aren't running a
firewall, anti-virus, checking for adware, and you are connected to the
internet, it's almost impossible to not be infected. Start by
downloading a copy of Ad-Aware SE and a copy of Spybot S&D and clean the
PC up. Further questions should be directed to a newsgroup dealing with
Windows XP, as the problem is not caused by MS Office which is the
purpose of this group.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?­id=827315

Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of sp­yware:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=YVXRORVWHFHMFNZMBBX

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

Antivirus software: Frequently asked questions
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/antivirus.mspx

Install Avast! antivirus program (FREE)
http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html

3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athom­e/security/protect/default.msp­x

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

Utilize the following maintenance programs, at least monthly,
to maintain the optimum performance of Windows XP:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| My Computer processing is slow. I am also experiencing system crashes, and
| getting stuck or lockdown within various applications. I have been told by
| my DSL help desk that I am running too many processes ( currently 60). I'm
| trying to determine how do I delete most of these processes. The help desk
| told me that the normal amount of processes ran at one time are about 25, I
| am running 58 to 61. Could you give me some guidelines on how to reduce this
| number and how to maintain a more normal number of processes running? My
| operating system is Microsoft Home XP.

 

[» mrtee «]

That help desk is full of ____. Currently there are 63 processes running on my machine. A normal install of XP with nothing else installed will show "about" 25 processes.

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Just my 2¢ worth,
Jeff
__________in response to__________

| My Computer processing is slow. I am also experiencing system crashes, and
| getting stuck or lockdown within various applications. I have been told by
| my DSL help desk that I am running too many processes ( currently 60). I'm
| trying to determine how do I delete most of these processes. The help desk
| told me that the normal amount of processes ran at one time are about 25, I
| am running 58 to 61. Could you give me some guidelines on how to reduce this
| number and how to maintain a more normal number of processes running? My
| operating system is Microsoft Home XP.