how do i fnd out what programmes are running in the background on my computor?

Answer 1

couple of options (1) look in the applications tab within the "task manager" (either ctrl+alt+del or rigth click over the taskbar at the bottom) (2) type "msconfig" at the run command line on the start menu... there you'll see all the programs that are loaded at windows start-up (3) check for an utility like "powertoys for windowsXP" (free at ms site) or "windowXP manager" to see the processes being running in the background.

Answer 2

This should be a fast pc,for sure. However, loading programs is mostly a function of the hard drive. So more ram does not speed that up. What you should notice is that when you work in the programs they should be faster. If not, then look at your cpu utilization using Windows Task Master (called up with Ctrl-alt-del) If there is lots of cpu being used,then look for spyware and viruses. Also, look at the Processes to see what stuff is running at the same time. Sometimes a bunch of stuff loads up that you do not need and which uses memory. Good luck.

Answer 3

press ctrl+alt+delete if you hav a windows xp pc windows task manager will be on u can manage your programme like starting a new program or ending programs

Answer 4

control + Alt + Delete
task manager

Answer 5

start all programs startup and delete everything in that folder turn off your messengers from starting on startup then do alt,ctrl,del and see whats running

Answer 6

ctrl+alt+del
check the tasks

Answer 7

ur task manager
hit on start>search > hit on all files & folders
type in search
taskmsg . hit search. when you see da green computer icon
taskmgr . right hit on that hit on copy then right hit .da desktop hit on paste .. then hit on taskmgr on ur desktop hit on processes .tab at top . ur see a list of what is running