Where can I disable processes on my computer and find a list online that defines each .exe process?

Question

I have approximately 70 processes running on my computer and I am more than certain most of them are not needed. I forgot what program I need to use to enable/disable each process and I need a list that can tell me what each exe. file does so I don't disable important processes. Does anyone know?

Its for Windows XP.

Thanks!

Although I appreciate the help; I'm not looking for programs. I have been given advice before about how to do all of this manually; however, it has been a while and I forgot the required steps.

And I already know the taskmanager/ctrl alt del function...there is a program I can run on Windows to disable the process at start up and I'm trying to find that one.
Thanks again!

Answer 1

Well, before you do anything create a restore point just in case things go wrong. Next, here are the websites which can help you identify which services to disable (Windows services start processes):

"How to Speedup and Secure your PC" -- written by John TP (http://www.johntp.com/2006/04/28/how-to-speedup-and-secure-your-pc/)

"Black Viper Services Configurations" -- written by Black Viper
(http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12)

These 2 articles will help you determine which services you can disable and which ones you should keep. If you run across a process that you do not recognize, go to Process Library (http://www.processlibrary.com/). On the website, just enter the process you are interested in (e.g. notsafe.exe) and hit [Search]. It will display what the process does and whether or not you should keep it.

To stop and disable services, go to Start menu > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. Right click any service you want to end. From the contextual menu, click [Stop]. Right click it again and choose "Properties." Change from "automatic" to "disable."

Answer 2

use the taskmgr
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put in the search box taskmgr
hit search then
your see a green computer icon name
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click on the taskmgr , icon , click on processes ,tab then your see a list of processes , running
you click on the one you want to have stop then you click on end task

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Answer 3

Te best thing is is to get startup organizer, the apps allows you to chose which programs run whenever you start up windows. Short of that you can go - start - run, and type msconfig. this will bring up the dialoge box where you choose startup.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Ctrl Alt Delete
www.google.com
You can also disable DLL's

Answer 6

Try this website, it tells you what the extension is. It was one that Kim Komando recommended:
http://filext.com/index.php