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markprior22

03-30-2005, 02:10 PM

When you press ctrl-alt-del, a list of processes appears that is quite lengthy. I can't imagine that all these processes are required. Does anyone know a way to 1) figure out what is necessary and 2) keep them from starting up automatically?

Cuckoo

03-30-2005, 02:14 PM

http://www.answersthatwork.com/

Bookmark it. It's a great list to check stuff that's running.

Cuckoo

03-30-2005, 02:17 PM

In addition:

Here's a good one to check the stuff that runs on startup.

http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php

Cuckoo

03-30-2005, 03:44 PM

Thanks guys...exactly what I was looking for

Guys? Just me. ;)

markprior22

03-30-2005, 03:44 PM

Thanks guys...exactly what I was looking for

MikeVic

03-30-2005, 05:41 PM

Guys? Just me. ;)

ROFL!

markprior22

03-30-2005, 09:06 PM

Sorry...sure you don't have multiple personalities....?

Seriously, thanks for the advice.

Cuckoo

03-30-2005, 10:06 PM

Sorry...sure you don't have multiple personalities....?

Seriously, thanks for the advice.

Haha. Now that's another issue entirely...
:D

BTW, no problem whatsoever. I found those some time ago, and I know they've been brought up on here before. They're great sites to have bookmarked and can help you identify some trojans and stuff as well if you have an issue.