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    Can you guys help me lower my instances running?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Aurizen, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. Aurizen

    Aurizen Notebook Consultant

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    Ok i got this a week now, and didn't do a clean install because I didn't want to. I think it runs great but I want to have it not run so many instances I have over 100 and want to cut them down can you guys help I'll post screen shots.

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    I at least would like to cut it down by half if possible. I have firefox running and AVG is my antivirus and I prefer it running on my pc.
     
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  2. PAULINK

    PAULINK Notebook Enthusiast

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    Look up each of the .exe to figure out what program they go to. I just checked mine and I have 111 processes running but i'm not having any issues.
     
    PAULINK, Aug 15, 2012
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  3. lsheldon

    lsheldon Notebook Consultant

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    Take a look at this thread. In your case, specifically the 2nd post, but it is all a good read. It gives recommendations on what is suggested to be removed to clean up the bloatware if you do not want to run a clean install. Removing the offending bloatware will undoubtedly reduce the number of running processes.

    HERE: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-compaq/432564-hp-laptop-out-box-guide-2-0-windows-7-a.html##
     
    lsheldon, Aug 15, 2012
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  4. xAcid9

    xAcid9 Notebook Deity

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    hkcmd.exe
    adobearm.exe
    divxupdate.exe
    sttray64.exe
    boostspeed.exe

    got alot more but i don't know if u're using the services or not. :D
     
    xAcid9, Aug 15, 2012
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