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Well, i've got a total of 30 processes when i turn on my computer. Im wondering is there a way to get rid of them so they dont show up every time i turn on my computer. So each time i turn on my computer i dont i dont have to delete all the bad ones.
I am also unsure at this point which ones i should get rid of, here is a list of all of them.
Here is a list of all my processes:

msmsgs
system
system idle process
taskmgr
ati2evxx
smss
explorer
csrss
winlogon
cthelper
services
lsass
ati2evxx (again)
svchost
jusched
wuauclt
ctfmon
svchost
svchost
spoolsv
ccevtmgr
navapsvc
nprotect
svchost
iexplorer
ccapp
lvcoms
svchost
svchost

Somehow i had 30 when i first started and now it says 29

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A short expert summary and safe workflow based on ’s process list and the replies from and .

Most names in your list are normal, required Windows processes (System, System Idle Process, smss, csrss, winlogon, lsass, services, svchost, explorer). Killing those will crash or destabilize the PC; multiple svchost instances are normal because Windows groups services into separate hosts. (learn.microsoft.com)

Practical, safe steps to reduce unneeded background items:

  • Inspect any unknown process’s full file path and digital signature before touching it (Process Explorer shows path, publisher and lets you verify signatures).
  • Map which services run inside each svchost with the command below, so you only tweak non-Microsoft services.
  • Use Autoruns to find and disable autostart locations (hide Microsoft entries first) rather than blindly ending processes.
    Run this in an elevated command prompt to list services per process:
tasklist /svc

See Process Explorer and Autoruns for guided usage. (learn.microsoft.com)

How the specific names in your list usually map (check file path/signature for your machine before you act):

  • ati2evxx — ATI “HotKey”/external-event utility (can be disabled if you don’t use ATI hotkeys). (learn.microsoft.com)
  • cthelper — Creative/Creative driver helper (audio/sound utilities). ()
  • jusched — Java Update Scheduler (optional; safe to disable). (file.net)
  • ctfmon — “CTF Loader” for text services / language bar (part of Text Services Framework). (ftp.zx.net.nz)
  • navapsvc, ccApp, ccEvtMgr, nprotect — Symantec/Norton components (real-time protection; uninstall via vendor tools if you remove Norton). (neuber.com)
  • lvcoms — Logitech webcam helper (remove if you don’t use the webcam software). (processlibrary.com)

If msmsgs (Windows Messenger) still appears despite disabling "auto sign‑in", you can remove it on XP by using the component uninstall command (or via Add/Remove Windows Components on SP1+):

Rundll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

Back up the registry/create a restore point before editing startup or service entries. If any process runs from a strange folder or is unsigned, run a full anti‑malware scan first. (pchell.com)

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Member Avatar for Puckdropper

msconfig

As far as removing processes goes, msconfig (run it from the run box) will help get rid of some, then you have to check the "run" keys in the registry, and the "startup" program group. (I wish M$ had no "run" keys in the registry.)

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im a noob :0

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hmmm, ok i've got it down to 22.

I still see 3 more that i could get rid of i think:
msmsgs ( w messenger, right?)
ati2evxx
ati2evxx

But their not listed under msconfig, startup.

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Those 2 last Ati ones, were listed in services, so their gone now.
I still cannot find out how to get rid of the msmsgs though, if it even needs to go.
I use msn 6.0 though. One of my problems is that i could be doing anything and all of a sudden i get a msg from one of my friends. This is when im not even logged in too. Yes in options i have it as do not sign in automatically and do not turn on automatically when i log onto the internet. And i dont have it configured in outlook express either :0 Any solution?

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Google "remove windows messenger" for steps on how to do that. Microsoft included Windows Messenger with XP as a replacement for its WinPopUP messenger for LANs. You can't remove it, only the icon for it in Control Panel.

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Did you read the Windows XP services section of the site Caperjack listed? Black Viper's website contains about the best services guide to be found!

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Yeah ! and the first thing it says on that relly good site is to not use MSCONFIG yo end Processes ,Remember that Processes are not the same as Programs that start at Startup!!!Therse is a difference !!!

If you don't want msn messenger to run at startup just open it and go to tools/options and General and uncheck run when windows starts .

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