Identifying processes "JimL" <inkleput[ at ]isp.com> 11/3/2008 3:00:36 PM I'm trying to get at some of the things I don't like about my system. Is there anything, any web site, any book I can use to identify processes? I see cryptic names not only on processes but in msconfig, for instance, and I have no clue what they are related to. Especially in msconfig (and related starters) I think I might be able dispense with some ongoing operations (processes?) that I have no interest in or need of. But the cryptic nature of all those entries is maddening. JimL

Re: Identifying processes Malke <invalid[ at ]invalid.invalid> 11/3/2008 3:08:25 PM JimL wrote: [Quoted Text] > I'm trying to get at some of the things I don't like about my system. > > Is there anything, any web site, any book I can use to identify processes? > I see cryptic names not only on processes but in msconfig, for instance, > and > I have no clue what they are related to. Especially in msconfig (and > related starters) I think I might be able dispense with some ongoing > operations (processes?) that I have no interest in or need of. But the > cryptic nature of all those entries is maddening. Here are a some links, but you can always plug the name of the Mystery Process into a Google search. Google is always my first stop. http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup? http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/ http://www.windowsstartup.com/wso/search.php Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ "Don't Panic!"

Re: Identifying processes "John John (MVP)" <audetweld[ at ]nbnet.nb.ca> 11/3/2008 3:16:26 PM You might find these to be useful: http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm http://www.runscanner.net/ John JimL wrote: [Quoted Text] > I'm trying to get at some of the things I don't like about my system. > > Is there anything, any web site, any book I can use to identify processes? > I see cryptic names not only on processes but in msconfig, for instance, and > I have no clue what they are related to. Especially in msconfig (and > related starters) I think I might be able dispense with some ongoing > operations (processes?) that I have no interest in or need of. But the > cryptic nature of all those entries is maddening. > > JimL > >

Re: Identifying processes "JS" <[ at ]> 11/3/2008 3:16:50 PM Try Autoruns from the MS Windows SysInternals site: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx AutoRuns will show/list all apps/etc. that load/run when you first boot ... (the 'Boot Execute' tab), when you logon (the 'Logon' tab) and other programs that load (grouped by labeled tabs) for easy viewing. It also provides the ability to selectively allows you to stop (use with care) any program that you don't want to load. You can undo any changes you have made. Note: To get additional details on an item in the list you can't readily identify you may need to highlight the item (right click) and use the 'Search Online' option to get the details, especially useful for the more obscure items in the list. JS http://www.pagestart.com "JimL" <inkleput[ at ]isp.com> wrote in message news:3a69c$490f1216$c4db810$27545[ at ]DIALUPUSA.NET... [Quoted Text] > I'm trying to get at some of the things I don't like about my system. > > Is there anything, any web site, any book I can use to identify processes? > I see cryptic names not only on processes but in msconfig, for instance, > and I have no clue what they are related to. Especially in msconfig (and > related starters) I think I might be able dispense with some ongoing > operations (processes?) that I have no interest in or need of. But the > cryptic nature of all those entries is maddening. > > JimL >

Re: Identifying processes "jch" <jch[ at ]control.com> 11/4/2008 1:54:41 PM Nice tip. I'd never known about this program. JS wrote: [Quoted Text] > Try Autoruns from the MS Windows SysInternals site: > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx > > AutoRuns will show/list all apps/etc. that load/run when you first > boot ... (the 'Boot Execute' tab), > when you logon (the 'Logon' tab) and other programs that load > (grouped by labeled tabs) for easy viewing. > > It also provides the ability to selectively allows you to stop > (use with care) any program that you don't want to load. > You can undo any changes you have made. > > Note: To get additional details on an item in the list you can't > readily identify you may need to highlight the item (right click) and > use the 'Search Online' option to get the details, > especially useful for the more obscure items in the list. > > JS > http://www.pagestart.com > > > "JimL" <inkleput[ at ]isp.com> wrote in message > news:3a69c$490f1216$c4db810$27545[ at ]DIALUPUSA.NET... >> I'm trying to get at some of the things I don't like about my system. >> >> Is there anything, any web site, any book I can use to identify >> processes? I see cryptic names not only on processes but in >> msconfig, for instance, and I have no clue what they are related to. >> Especially in msconfig (and related starters) I think I might be >> able dispense with some ongoing operations (processes?) that I have >> no interest in or need of. But the cryptic nature of all those >> entries is maddening. JimL