how do i find out how many processes are runing on my pc?
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In windows (any version after 95): press ctrl-alt-delete (all 3 keys at the same time) NOTE: depending on the version and setup you may have to click the button labelled 'Task Manager...'\n\nIn Linux or Mac (or any other Unix based machine): from the terminal window type 'ps -e'
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From Windows, go to the Control Panel. Click on System icon.\n\nHere you'll find out the processor speed and amount of RAM you have.
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Go to your task bar at the bottom of your screen. Then RIght Click. Select Task Bar. and TaaDaaa... You'll see the program that is running (i.e. Stuck) in the "Application Tab" select End Task. NOTE:: If you don't see it under the Appicaltion TAB select the "Process" Tab and select "End Process"  and be sure you know which appilcation your ending under the process tab. Have Fun and enjoy!
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I would say that you must have have a ton of applications running at the same time. One way to tell is when you start up the computer, do you have many (>4) icons on the bottom right bar? If you don't it could mean that you have viruses/trojans/spyware on your computer. There are a few fixes for this:\n\n- You can get a virus/spyware checker to help clean out some of this stuff but they can miss things.\n- Try to close programs running in the background.\n- The best way, however, would be best to backup your files (pictures/documents etc) and reformat the computer. This will make it as clean as possible.
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Unless you are running MS SERVER NT, 2000, OR 2003, then it is VERY likely you have way too much running.\n\nyou may sort the processes by user. Locate the section listing the user logon you use. You can google anything listed, use full file name and extension, put quotes around it.\n\ngoogle 'running processes' xp list\nfor sites that have them listed.  most listed under your login, are optional, though you may need them to support programs you want to run, like:\nAnti-virus\nMS office\nPrinter software\nModem\nVideo graphics software.\n\nThe OS will not let you kill a process it needs to run.\n\nFor XP (any type,)\nto help optimize performance.  click--start---right-click 'my computer'---choose 'properties'\n\nclick the 'advanced' tab, then click 'settings' button in the performance section. then choose 'adjust for best performance', click 'OK', 'OK'
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If it's a sub-directory off of one of your partitions, then you can just use Windows Explorer and right-click the folder, select "properties".  It will show the number of files and folders in that folder.\n\nIf you want to see how many are on a partition from the root, then open a command prompt (Start-Run-cmd), and type following commands , this is for the C: drive .. edit as necessary,\n\nC:\nCD&#92;\ndir /s /a\n\nThat will list all of the files and folders, including hidden and system files, and at the end will give you a grand total, like this,\n\n     Total Files Listed:\n           39628 File(s) 52,617,415,599 bytes\n            8850 Dir(s)  25,254,928,384 bytes free
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try using Process Explorer located on www.sysinternals.com.  It's a free stand-alone utility that acts like task manager but more powerful.  You may see the program running this way
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Go to Start -> Run.  Type in 'msconfig' (no quotes) and hit OK.  Click the Startup tab and it will show you a list of all the processes set to load on startup.  But before you disable anything...MAKE SURE you check what it does first by running a google search on its name.  You wouldn't want to delete your keyboard driver...would you?
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check the CPU usage. if your ranning winXP, go to the task manager.\n\nit depends also on the size of your RAM!
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first you have to find whats running on your PC......\n\n1... whats in your taskbar.....is all things are necessory to run when windows start  edit this things from Start->Run->msconfig->StartUp\n\n2... which process are executed right now..... right click on taskbar->process remove unncessorty things using end task.\n\n3.... after completing this much things just go to Satrt->Run->sysedit........ check each and every startup concepts from config.sys and autoexec.bat \n\n4... use disk defragment when your pc is idle....... definately your problem will be solved........ if not then tell me.........
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You've got too many programs running in the background.  Try getting rid of some of the stuff you don't use in your systray or startup menu.
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pretty simple, install the program CPU-Z (it's free)\nhttp://www.cpuid.com
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First lets do a CTRL +ALT +DEL (CAD), see what processes are running.\n1. Chances are that there some programs which are running and which you do not need. (Startup programs should be as less, these programs start when computer starts), it can be messengers, and other softwares like desktop , webshots,etc)\n2. I hope you use proper fireall for surfing . In case you run on 50% only when u r on internet, it may be because of spyware attack on computer in lack of firewall.\nI hope I am clear you can ask me in case you want to know more.
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Yes,try task manager to see if so many services are running.If you are expert then close those services which are not used by system,or you can do this:\n1.Type prefetch in run dialog and clear some old entries.\n2.Disk cleanup every time you start the machine.\n3.Defragment your disk once a month.\n4.if these doesn't help then can you forward me the details of your startup program by typing msconfig in run dialog and then write down the services and submit here,maybe i can help.
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If you have Windows XP, you can go into TASK MANAGER, and check the name of the particular programme in the list, you’ll be able to find out the consumptions of the applications.
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One important note is that many viruses or file sharing programs will cause your computer to overwork, it is important to listen to your pc, fans should come on and go off every few minutes or so. A fan that runs constantly at a high speed is a sure sign of a problem. Use task manager (ctrl,alt,delete) to check your cpu processes, sort by cpu process % use, and see which process is using the most, it should be system idle process as default, anything else you might want to end process if you know it is something you can do without. Always turn off file sharing programs when not in use, also, make SURE they are off, a lot of them will run in the background even when you exit them.
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Well on mine I just go to start>control panel>network connections then click on your provider or ctl alt delete should bring up task mgr.there you can view many of your cpu's values. (maybe)