Proceeses running

When not on line I have 33 processes running and my pc is very very slow. I
don't understand the abbreviated names for each process in order to decide
whether to turn it off or not but even when I do they always see to be
running again the next time I turn on the pc.
Help and advice on how I can find out what the processes are and how to stop
them slowing down the pc would be great.
Also, Using the Tools option I have removed all sites that previously
allowed popups without further requests yet I still seem to be getting
bombarded with these advertsthat I don't want. How do I stop them?

All about disabling programs at startup
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Taskl...s/tasklist.htm

Spyware Programs links:-
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx - Windows
Defender
www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
www.security.kolla.de Spybot
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html - CWShredder

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"ironhorse" <> wrote in message
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| When not on line I have 33 processes running and my pc is very very slow. I
| don't understand the abbreviated names for each process in order to decide
| whether to turn it off or not but even when I do they always see to be
| running again the next time I turn on the pc.
| Help and advice on how I can find out what the processes are and how to stop
| them slowing down the pc would be great.
| Also, Using the Tools option I have removed all sites that previously
| allowed popups without further requests yet I still seem to be getting
| bombarded with these advertsthat I don't want. How do I stop them?

That many processes running is not exactly over the top.. if your pc is
running slowly, there is a good chance that it has spyware/malware
infections..


Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware..



First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that Trend
Housecall works for people.. download and run it..



http://housecall.trendmicro.com/



... select the 'online scan' and follow the directions given.



This takes a while to complete but is a necessary first step.



You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..



Adaware SE - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/



... and how to use it..
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...utorial48.html



SpyBot S&D - http://www.safer-networking.org/



... and how to use it..
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...utorial43.html



Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..



SpywareBlaster - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html



... and how to use it..
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...utorial49.html



NOTE.. FOR Windows 2000/XP users ONLY.. Ewido online scan -
http://www.ewido.net/en/ ..



The full installable program has been replaced by AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 since
the takeover by Grisoft



CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
download here..



CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract..._download.html



To use CWShredder, simply start the program, use 'check for update' to make
sure you have the latest version, then hit 'fix.' It will check your system
against a list of current CWS variants, and fix any infections it finds.



You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
for you..



Zonealarm Firewall (free)..http://www.zonealarm.com .. recommended



AVG Anti-virus (free).. http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ ..
recommended



The weekly 'housekeeping' will not take long.. run Adaware, Spybot, and
SpywareBlaster weekly, ensuring that you update them prior to starting a
scan.




"ironhorse" <> wrote in message
news:20CD309E-DC59-4D91-A871-...
> When not on line I have 33 processes running and my pc is very very slow.
> I
> don't understand the abbreviated names for each process in order to decide
> whether to turn it off or not but even when I do they always see to be
> running again the next time I turn on the pc.
> Help and advice on how I can find out what the processes are and how to
> stop
> them slowing down the pc would be great.
> Also, Using the Tools option I have removed all sites that previously
> allowed popups without further requests yet I still seem to be getting
> bombarded with these advertsthat I don't want. How do I stop them?