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Originally Posted by Frequitude
Will these things also help clean up the unnecessary processes that I can see running when I hit CTRL-ALT-DEL? I don't know much, but I do see way more than I would expect.
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No they won't. But now I have some more tools for you
ProcessExplorer. This is a replacement for Windows Task Manager that shows a LOT more information. Very customizable - you can add columns to report on many different stats, not just processor and memory usage. If you like it, make sure to check Options -> Replace Task Manager.
The Ultimate Troubleshooter. I recommend this program to people who are not confident about making changes to their computer. It's similar to AutoRuns in that it shows the programs and services that load on boot-up, but it also rates them as "OK", "Not OK", "User's Choice" or "Unknown" AND gives a very good lay write-up of what a particular program or service does so the user can make an educated choice. Not free but there is a 10-use trial, albeit without the write-ups. They also have a
Task List website where you can look up programs, and see the type of write-up information you'll get in the paid version of TUT.
AutoRuns. From the people who made ProcessExplorer. This will collect all the autostart entries on your PC and categorize them. Usually I pay attention to the "Logon", "Scheduled Tasks", and "Services" tabs. This is tool meant for more advanced users than TUT is, as it doesn't give any information or recommendations about what it finds.
Have fun!