Task manager-definitions

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Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I know
what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue". Alos is there a
reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network service? Can some of the
programs running that are not system be turned off to make for faster speed.
And if you do where do they go it you need them again. I know some of you
must think,dummy, but if you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58
 
Re: Task manager-definitions

To find out more about Svchost.exe entries or other
processes that are running try Process Explorer:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/SystemInformation/ProcessExplorer.mspx

Once you have Process Explorer installed and running:
In the taskbar select View and check 'Show Process Tree' and the
'Show Lower Pane' options.
(This will provide some of the detailed info you may need)

Next expand the Process tree until 'Services.exe' has been expanded.
Next move the mouse cursor over the Svchost.exe process that you are
interested in.
Or expand the Svchost entry if you see a + sign to the left of Svchost
entry.
(You should now see a pop up with a list of services associated with the
Svchost.exe you selected)

Next double click on the Svchost.exe process that you are interested in.
The 'Properties' Window should now be displayed with numerous tabs
available.
(Two important tabs to look at are: Services and Environment)

Searching for web based information about a process:
You can also move the mouse cursor over any process, no just those
associated with a Svchost.exe process and you should see a popup
with some detailed info.
Then mouse over the specific process that's you are interested in.
Next click on that process to highlight it,
Now that it's highlighted, right click and from the options listed select:
Search Online
This should display what out there on the web about that process.

As mentioned before: You can also double click on any process
to open up a more detailed 'Properties' window.

Note: some entries like Explorer, System/Services, and
Svchost entries may need to be expanded to show the detail (sub processes),
in this case click on the + located to the left of the entry.

Another tool to try is: What's Running
http://www.whatsrunning.net/whatsrunning/main.aspx

JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"didee58" <didee58@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E00D5491-58EC-4F1C-8801-A038B7A6C653@microsoft.com...
> Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I know
> what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue". Alos is there
> a
> reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network service? Can some of
> the
> programs running that are not system be turned off to make for faster
> speed.
> And if you do where do they go it you need them again. I know some of you
> must think,dummy, but if you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58
 
Re: Task manager-definitions



JS has suggested Process Explorer. Using this freeware application you
can right click on any image to Search Online for information about the
Process you have selected.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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didee58 wrote:
> Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I
> know what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue".
> Alos is there a reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network
> service? Can some of the programs running that are not system be
> turned off to make for faster speed. And if you do where do they go
> it you need them again. I know some of you must think,dummy, but if
> you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58
 
Re: Task manager-definitions

To "JS & Gerry Thanks for the info I'll give it a try.

"JS" wrote:

> To find out more about Svchost.exe entries or other
> processes that are running try Process Explorer:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/SystemInformation/ProcessExplorer.mspx
>
> Once you have Process Explorer installed and running:
> In the taskbar select View and check 'Show Process Tree' and the
> 'Show Lower Pane' options.
> (This will provide some of the detailed info you may need)
>
> Next expand the Process tree until 'Services.exe' has been expanded.
> Next move the mouse cursor over the Svchost.exe process that you are
> interested in.
> Or expand the Svchost entry if you see a + sign to the left of Svchost
> entry.
> (You should now see a pop up with a list of services associated with the
> Svchost.exe you selected)
>
> Next double click on the Svchost.exe process that you are interested in.
> The 'Properties' Window should now be displayed with numerous tabs
> available.
> (Two important tabs to look at are: Services and Environment)
>
> Searching for web based information about a process:
> You can also move the mouse cursor over any process, no just those
> associated with a Svchost.exe process and you should see a popup
> with some detailed info.
> Then mouse over the specific process that's you are interested in.
> Next click on that process to highlight it,
> Now that it's highlighted, right click and from the options listed select:
> Search Online
> This should display what out there on the web about that process.
>
> As mentioned before: You can also double click on any process
> to open up a more detailed 'Properties' window.
>
> Note: some entries like Explorer, System/Services, and
> Svchost entries may need to be expanded to show the detail (sub processes),
> in this case click on the + located to the left of the entry.
>
> Another tool to try is: What's Running
> http://www.whatsrunning.net/whatsrunning/main.aspx
>
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "didee58" <didee58@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E00D5491-58EC-4F1C-8801-A038B7A6C653@microsoft.com...
> > Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I know
> > what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue". Alos is there
> > a
> > reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network service? Can some of
> > the
> > programs running that are not system be turned off to make for faster
> > speed.
> > And if you do where do they go it you need them again. I know some of you
> > must think,dummy, but if you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58
>
>
>
 
Re: Task manager-definitions

=?Utf-8?B?ZGlkZWU1OA==?= wrote:
>
> Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I know
> what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue". Alos is there a
> reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network service? Can some of the
> programs running that are not system be turned off to make for faster speed.
> And if you do where do they go it you need them again. I know some of you
> must think,dummy, but if you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58

http://www.bootdisk.com/
HOW TO GUIDES FOR WINDOWS XP
Startups, Processes, And Services
 
Re: Task manager-definitions

Process Information Windows-Process
http://www.windows-process.info/


ju.c


"Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message news:48d47d49$3$85713$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com...
=?Utf-8?B?ZGlkZWU1OA==?= wrote:
>
> Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I know
> what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue". Alos is there a
> reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network service? Can some of the
> programs running that are not system be turned off to make for faster speed.
> And if you do where do they go it you need them again. I know some of you
> must think,dummy, but if you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58
>
 
Re: Task manager-definitions

Process Information
http://www.windows-process.info/

Process Library
http://www.processlibrary.com/

ProcessQuickLink 412 KB (Freeware)
The latest process information directly through Windows Task Manager
http://www.processlibrary.com/quicklink/


ju.c


"Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message news:48d47d49$3$85713$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com...
=?Utf-8?B?ZGlkZWU1OA==?= wrote:
>
> Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I know
> what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue". Alos is there a
> reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network service? Can some of the
> programs running that are not system be turned off to make for faster speed.
> And if you do where do they go it you need them again. I know some of you
> must think,dummy, but if you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58
>
 
Re: Task manager-definitions

A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP Professional Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314056

If you have XP Home download Tasklist.exe here:
http://www.computerhope.com/download/winxp.htm

Answers That Work - Task List Programs
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

Services Guide for Windows XP
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

www.BlackViper.com: Windows XP x86 (32-bit) Service Pack 3 Service
Configurations
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

RunScanner Process List
(Search the Database)
http://www.runscanner.net/Processlist.aspx

John

didee58 wrote:

> Is there a site where I can find out what all the Image names mean-I know
> what alot of them are just by deduction but some "no clue". Alos is there a
> reason I have 4 srchost-2 say system,2-say network service? Can some of the
> programs running that are not system be turned off to make for faster speed.
> And if you do where do they go it you need them again. I know some of you
> must think,dummy, but if you don't ask you don't know. Thanks didee58
 
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