How many processes do you have running?

drakesteakn · Sep 14, 2004, 06:23 PM

i got 31 with the msn messenger, avant browser and 3 VA and norton firewall. oh..and a pop-up blocker

The_Neon_Cowboy · Sep 14, 2004, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vampyromaniac

that's the reason for this poll, wanted to see how many people have, then we'll know what's "too many"

thats "uniqe" depending what you have loaded

MythicaL · Sep 14, 2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Geminiwave

I use to have under 10 but now there are a TON of these stupidass SVChost things. There are a bunch and if I try to cancel a process it reboots. grrr

Yeah, there's supposed to be a lot

drakesteakn · Sep 14, 2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Neon_Cowboy

thats "uniqe" depending what you have loaded

exactly, i can get down to 26 processes before i start getting rid of my programs and such. 26 is 30sec after boot.

Vampyromaniac · Sep 14, 2004, 08:47 PM

yes, I was curious how many things people have loading at startup

pr0digal jenius · Sep 14, 2004, 10:15 PM

not including firewalls and anti-malware apps i have 27ish, with thsoe its up to about 32...but as i said, if you sue creative drivers you'll have double what everyone else does...haha

CrapolaJola · Sep 14, 2004, 10:28 PM

11 for me. I have any unneeded services disabled and no programs starting up. I used to have a few more, because of a kerio firewall, but I dumped it as I'm gonna assume I really don't need it (chances of me getting hacked and what not are slim) and I was sick of it asking me about programs installed.

Zelig · Sep 14, 2004, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CrapolaJola

11 for me. I have any unneeded services disabled and no programs starting up. I used to have a few more, because of a kerio firewall, but I dumped it as I'm gonna assume I really don't need it (chances of me getting hacked and what not are slim) and I was sick of it asking me about programs installed.

That's not a great atitude, though you'd be better off getting a hardware firewall.

IIRC, you could disable the program verification thingy in Kerio.

Danhill · Sep 15, 2004, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CrapolaJola

11 for me. I have any unneeded services disabled and no programs starting up. I used to have a few more, because of a kerio firewall, but I dumped it as I'm gonna assume I really don't need it (chances of me getting hacked and what not are slim) and I was sick of it asking me about programs installed.

But how does one now what is needed and not??

Nacht · Sep 15, 2004, 08:51 PM

just get a hardware firewall

Vampyromaniac · Sep 16, 2004, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Danhill

But how does one now what is needed and not??

you can read up on most of the services here: http://www.blackviper.com/
but, be very careful!

Danhill · Sep 16, 2004, 08:23 AM

Thanks Vampy.

pr0digal jenius · Sep 16, 2004, 09:01 AM

warnign about blackviper: he doesn't seem to take into account USB jumpdrives when he says things are 'not needed' i never did figure out which service it was that disabled my microvault, but by turnign them all back on it worked agin...lol

RIV@NVX · Sep 16, 2004, 10:35 AM

I have 41... seeems a lot....

WisMerHill · Sep 16, 2004, 02:03 PM

24 inc AV & Firewall.

ToP3koms · Sep 16, 2004, 03:39 PM

[COLOR=Silver]I have right around 20 or so on a fresh reboot.24 right now with firewall,firefox,msn messenger and irc open.[/COLOR]

CrapolaJola · Sep 16, 2004, 10:08 PM

Zelig, I did end up disablign after awhile, because it drove me beyond insanity, but I've been running without a firewall for quite sometime and nothing bad has happened. I'll get one again if I ever get hacked and get paranoid about it

, well that or when I upgrade to a S754 sys (the nf3-250gbs have a built in fire-wall).

As for me knowing what services are needed and what are not, well many of the services have a description and I researched them to check for side effects or other thigns they were used for. Also, I like having a clean bare minimum OS and all I need is the OS basic functionality and the services for internet so once you only have those goals in mind that enables you to turn off most of them as it obvious to whether they're unneeded or not.

Dom · Sep 17, 2004, 07:58 AM

32

Nicky-chan · Sep 17, 2004, 09:36 AM

OK a tip to all of your who have more then 17-18 processes running get x-setup or any registry editing program and remove any unimportant processes. i have when i start up 15 processes.

kulmegil · Sep 18, 2004, 09:15 AM

25 including (but incl. taksmgr, DC, IM & browser)... so it will be something like "only" 21

( I noticed my HP printer drivers add a lot of trash - total 4 proc.)

Shinjikun · Sep 18, 2004, 04:01 PM

With my current config I have 31 processes running in the background. Right before I start gaming I use this little app called KillProcess to automatically shut down a list of them that I have setup and a few others (firewall) that won't close I do so on my own. Then... I game.

Sep 14, 2004, 06:23 PM	#31
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Sep 14, 2004, 10:28 PM	#37
CrapolaJola The Great DaK Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 317 Rep Power: 0	11 for me. I have any unneeded services disabled and no programs starting up. I used to have a few more, because of a kerio firewall, but I dumped it as I'm gonna assume I really don't need it (chances of me getting hacked and what not are slim) and I was sick of it asking me about programs installed. __________________ P2 X4 @ 3.6ghz, 4gb ddr3, SSD, 5870 @ 950/1250 + a 3ghz i5 lappy

Sep 16, 2004, 08:23 AM	#42
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Sep 16, 2004, 10:35 AM	#44
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I have 41... seeems a lot.... __________________ -- Vedran

Sep 14, 2004, 10:15 PM	#36
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	not including firewalls and anti-malware apps i have 27ish, with thsoe its up to about 32...but as i said, if you sue creative drivers you'll have double what everyone else does...haha

Sep 15, 2004, 08:51 PM	#40
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	just get a hardware firewall

Sep 16, 2004, 09:01 AM	#43
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	warnign about blackviper: he doesn't seem to take into account USB jumpdrives when he says things are 'not needed' i never did figure out which service it was that disabled my microvault, but by turnign them all back on it worked agin...lol

Sep 16, 2004, 02:03 PM	#45
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Sep 16, 2004, 03:39 PM	#46
ToP3koms Respect Human Rights Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: MD. US Posts: 149 Rep Power: 0	[COLOR=Silver]I have right around 20 or so on a fresh reboot.24 right now with firewall,firefox,msn messenger and irc open.[/COLOR]

Sep 16, 2004, 10:08 PM	#47
CrapolaJola The Great DaK Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 317 Rep Power: 0	Zelig, I did end up disablign after awhile, because it drove me beyond insanity, but I've been running without a firewall for quite sometime and nothing bad has happened. I'll get one again if I ever get hacked and get paranoid about it , well that or when I upgrade to a S754 sys (the nf3-250gbs have a built in fire-wall). As for me knowing what services are needed and what are not, well many of the services have a description and I researched them to check for side effects or other thigns they were used for. Also, I like having a clean bare minimum OS and all I need is the OS basic functionality and the services for internet so once you only have those goals in mind that enables you to turn off most of them as it obvious to whether they're unneeded or not. __________________ P2 X4 @ 3.6ghz, 4gb ddr3, SSD, 5870 @ 950/1250 + a 3ghz i5 lappy

Sep 17, 2004, 07:58 AM	#48
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Sep 17, 2004, 09:36 AM	#49
Nicky-chan formally Elclair Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arizona,Pheonix Posts: 360 Rep Power: 0	OK a tip to all of your who have more then 17-18 processes running get x-setup or any registry editing program and remove any unimportant processes. i have when i start up 15 processes. __________________

Sep 18, 2004, 09:15 AM	#50
kulmegil DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 0	25 including (but incl. taksmgr, DC, IM & browser)... so it will be something like "only" 21 ( I noticed my HP printer drivers add a lot of trash - total 4 proc.)

Sep 18, 2004, 04:01 PM	#51
Shinjikun 第3 子供 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nerv HQ Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 0	With my current config I have 31 processes running in the background. Right before I start gaming I use this little app called KillProcess to automatically shut down a list of them that I have setup and a few others (firewall) that won't close I do so on my own. Then... I game. __________________ Xfire: [Shinji1225 \ Status] A7N8X-E Deluxe Athlon XP 2500+ (@ 2.2 GHz 11x200 MHz FSB) Corsair TwinX XMS 1GB PC3200 Dual Channel (2-2-3-5) [color=red]ATi [/color][color=white]Radeon 9500 Pro (@ 330\310) \ [/color][color=white]Omega Catalyst Drivers v2.5.90[/color] [color=white]Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU[/color]