Processes take all memory

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rick goltowski

I have many programs running at start up that i cannot
end. They are not in the task manager but show in the
processes. There are so many running that it does not
allow me to open any other programs. When i go to shut
down my computer, there are many programs that pop up and
say, program not responding, end now. After i end all
programs the ones i wanted to open, that i double clicked
on, pop up. I need some help with knowing what i can get
ridd of that are still running and not mess with my comp's
performance. At times my computer does not even shut down
all the way..im wondering if it is a virus or just
something that i can change the setting of.
 
Well, if you're ever worried about a virus, you can always scan your
computer with your antivirus software. If you have your antivirus software
set to run automatically - the way it should - then it's not likely your
computer is infected, anyway. (You update your virus definitions at least
once a week, right?)

Now about stopping programs from running. Here's the easy way: Software
designers just love to have their programs start with Windows, including all
the program's bells and whistles. You can take charge of what starts with
Windows. Open each of your programs in turn, and go through the menus. What
you're looking for is the program's configuration options, often called
"preferences". That's where you can take control.

Here's another sneaky way programs get to start with Windows: Go to Start -
All Programs - Startup. If you see items there that you don't want to start
with Windows, delete the buggers. That's taking charge.

If a program won't let you prevent it from starting with Windows, you should
consider uninstalling it, There's also a troubleshooting tool that people
use to diagnose problems with starting up and shutting down. It's the System
Configuration Utility, otherwise known as 'msconfig'. It will prevent a
program from starting with Windows, but it was never intended to be a
permanent solution. Use it incorrectly and you can cause yourself trouble.

Then there's so-called adware or spyware that sneaks into your computer.
These programs are intentionally designed to be difficult to remove. You'll
need special adware/spyware removal software to get rid of them, and even
that doesn't always do the trick.

Rocky
 
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