whats in my task manager that shouldn't be

MGaz · Jul 29, 2007, 08:21 AM

what programs shouldn't be here, and more to the point.. what programs are suppose to be there.

Its windows xp, and i don't know what programs should be here or not.
just looking for crap ware basically.

here u go.. any ideas?

mkk · Jul 29, 2007, 08:36 AM

Install and scan with Spybot Search & Destroy in case you suspect there being some directly detrimental programs running. Other than that, uninstall programs that you aren't using. Google is also a pretty useful source for information about unknown executables.

By the looks of it at least there's nothing unknown that seems to be hogging much memory or CPU time.

Autoruns is a program that's useful for finding out what programs are automatically starting with the system, with the option of toggling such programs on and off. Though it might look confusing at first as it lists so much information, the key is to look at what's listed under the Logon tab.