common processes

[Kumaiti]

In a common machine running WindowsXP using ADSL connection, what are the
processes supposed to be running in the background ? How can I find out what
are they ??

I am asking because I would like to recognize when I have a strange process
that can be a worm or virus.

 

[Taurarian]

http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
This link will assist you.
You can check what is running against the list.