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    Need help identifying processes on SZ650

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by yoozef, Oct 1, 2007.

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    yoozef Notebook Enthusiast

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    So i did a semi clean install and im cleaning it up a bit, and im not sure about a few processes (i googled, but just want to make sure):

    drcu.exe - display resolution change utility - can i turn it off?
    dwm.exe - desktop window manager - can i turn it off?
    taskeng.exe - task schedule engine - can i turn it off?

    mobsync.exe - microsoft sync center -Application that is associated with Internet Explorer and used to update the network copy of materials that are edited offline (safe to turn off from starting automatically?)

    jusched.exe - Java platform SE binary - updates for JavaSun, and its safe to turn off from automatic startup, but is it worth it?

    ISBMgr.exe - i've read that it's a power management utility, it basically detects what kind of battery you're using and puts the system into hibernate when using a non-SONY battery (correct me if im wrong), but is it safe to turn off from automatic startup if you're using oem stuff?


    VESMgrSub.exe - ?
    SPMgr.exe - ?
    Apoint.exe _Alps pointing device driver
    ApntEx.exe _alps driver for NT (if im running vista do i need this?)
    ApMsgFwd.exe _ i guess it has to do something with alps pointing device

    Thats about it, thanks for any input and helping me out
     
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    yoozef Notebook Enthusiast

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    EDIT:
    Also under services, what is:

    XAudioService - conexant systems
    Sigmatel Audio Service - SigmaTel
    Sony SPTI service - Sony
    InstallDriver Table Manager - Macrovision Corporation
    MSCPTISRV - Sony Corpoation
    PACPTISVR - Unknown
     
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