How to identify unnecessary processes when starting a PC. What processes can be closed in Windows Task Manager

(Task Manager) users close frozen programs and windows. But that's not all of its functions. It has tabs with services, processes, performance (performance) and network status. If the disk RAM or the CPU is 100% loaded, it is better to disable anything unnecessary in the remote control. Then the system will work more efficiently. Brakes and freezes will disappear. Applications will launch faster. Understand which services are allowed to be removed from Task Manager, and what to do if the process in the Task Manager does not terminate.

DZ can be opened in several ways:

The key combination Shift+Ctrl+Esc.
Using the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys.
Press Win+R or go to Start - Run. Enter "taskmgr.exe" and click "OK".
Or write the same word on the command line.
Right click on any free space on the taskbar. IN context menu select manager.

Learn more about Task Manager

On the "Applications" tab there is a list of applications running in at the moment utilities They can be closed. It does not display programs that operate in background(for example, antiviruses, messengers minimized to tray or downloading updates).
Resources and performance are listed below. Physical memory, processor load. If the disk is 100% used, it is better to disable something.
The following section of Task Manager lists background and system processes. There is the name of the image, a description (either the publisher or the full name of the program), how much memory is allocated to it, and which users are running it.
The Services tab provides a list of services and utilities that run in the OS.
The “Performance” category shows how loaded the computer, memory and disk are. If 100% of resources are used, you need to urgently close unnecessary applications and services. Or restart your PC.

The “Network” tab is designed to evaluate the functioning of network and local connections.
The “Users” subsection shows a list of active users.

Terminating processes

Now we need to figure out which processes in the task manager can be disabled. After all, some of them are used by the system. And if you close them, it will finish the job.

Sometimes you need to deactivate unnecessary services to “unload” the PC a little. If the disk or CPU is used at 100%, the computer will lag a lot and run very slowly.

Open Task Manager.
Go to the Processes tab.

Pay attention to the “User” column.
If it says "System", "Network" or "Local Service", these services are reserved by the OS. To see them, click on the “Show all” button. It's at the bottom of the task manager window.
If your name is there account, these are the services you started. They can be disabled.
Before closing a service, read its name and description. Suddenly you need it.
If you try to stop a system process that is necessary for the operation of the OS, a warning will appear that after this the PC will shut down. At restart computer this service will appear again.
If, after disabling several user services, the disk is still 100% loaded, you can remove some background and system programs. For example, Apple and iTunes utilities. If you use products from this manufacturer and connect them to your computer, then Apple services will be added to startup and will function in hidden mode. But you must be absolutely sure that the applications are not directly related to the OS and will not affect its operation. Focus on their names.

To see which programs run which services.

Right-click on the process.
In the list that appears, select “File storage location.”
The utility folder that is responsible for the service will open. If this is an application you personally installed and you don’t need it at the moment, you can disable it.

If the process restarts itself

Some services cannot be easily removed from the task manager. Because they are automatically started by services. The process itself will appear in the list of DZ after you complete it. If the disk is 100% overloaded precisely because of such a service, it can be removed.

In Task Manager, right-click on it and select “Go to Services.”
Click the Services button at the bottom.
Find the one that is responsible for launching the unwanted application. Focus on the name and manufacturer.
Double click on it. The properties window will open.
From the Startup Type drop-down list, select Manual or Disabled. The process will stop starting on its own. And the disk will not be loaded 100%.
If you do this to an important system service, you will have to restore the OS. Since it will not automatically start when booting Windows. And the computer simply won't turn on. Therefore, do not remove services that you know nothing about.

How to detect a virus?

If the disk is 100% loaded in the task manager, it may not be the applications that are “eating up” all the resources. Sometimes a virus process is to blame. Malicious software very often disguises itself as system services. In this case, you need to install an antivirus and run a scan. And it is better to remove unreliable programs that you installed in lately. Most likely, one of them caused the infection.

You can figure out where the virus is “hidden” in Task Manager.

Right-click on the suspicious process and select “File Storage Location.”

System programs are located in the “Windows\System32” folder. If the service takes you to an unfamiliar application, scan it with an antivirus.
Right-click on the utility file and select Properties.
Go to the "Details" tab.
Look at the lines "Copyright", "Title", "Version" and "Original Name". They must match the application information. For example, you are studying the properties Chrome browser. The original name should be "chrome.exe" and the rights should belong to Google Corporation. If the file characteristics indicate something different, check it with an antivirus. Better yet, remove it completely.
It is almost impossible to describe all the processes. To understand which of them can be completed, enter the name of the service into a search engine. Find out what he is responsible for. Compare its description with what you see on the “Details” tab.

If your computer is running slowly, disable unnecessary services in the task manager. This will help when the disk and CPU are at 100% utilization. After all, each process requires certain resources. If you don't work with it, it's better to remove it.

The Task Manager utility is great for quick overview current state of the system. Open task manager possible by pressing the key combination and then clicking on the Launch Task Manager link in the Windows Protection screen that appears.

Processes

On the tab Processes, a list of programs, services, and system components, which are currently working in the system. (By Windows default 7 shows only processes that were started by the current user. To force Windows 7 to show all processes, you need to click on the Show processes for all users button.) Initially, processes are listed in this list in the order in which they were launched, but if desired, you can change the order by clicking on the column headings. (To return to the original chronological order, you will have to close the Manager window and reopen it.)

In addition to each process's image name, the name of the user who ran it, and a description, the Processes tab displays the following two performance metrics.

CPU

The values in this column show how much CPU resources (in percentage) each process is using. If your system seems to be running slow, you can easily use this column to find the process that is using almost all of your CPU resources. Many programs can and will monopolize the CPU for short periods of time, but if a program is stuck at 100% for a long time, there's probably something wrong with it. In this case, you can try to end the program, and if this is impossible, select the process representing it and click on the End process button, and then click Yes when Windows 7 asks for confirmation.

Memory

The values in this column show approximately how much memory each process is using. They are less useful because any process can actually require a lot of memory to run. A persistent increase in this value for a process that is not in use may indicate that there is some problem and therefore indicate that this process It's better to finish.

Performance

The Performance tab, as you can see, offers a more substantial collection of performance data and, in particular, such important component systems like memory.

Graphs display current and historical values for both CPU utilization (the total percentage of CPU resources consumed by active processes) and physical memory. Various numbers are displayed below the graphs, which mean the following.

Section Physical Memory (MB)

Total. The total amount of physical memory (RAM) on the system.
Cached. The amount of physical memory that Windows 7 has allocated to store recently used programs and documents.
Free. The amount of physical memory that is available to programs in Windows 7. It is important to note that the volume system cache(see previous paragraph) is not included in this value.

Section Kernel Memory (MB)

Uploadable. The amount of kernel memory that is virtual memory displayed on pages.
Non-paged. The amount of kernel memory that cannot be paged in virtual memory.

Section System

Descriptors. The number of object handles used by all executing processes. A handle is a pointer to a resource. For example, if it is necessary to use a particular service provided by a particular object, the process must first ask the object for a handle to that service.
Streams. The number of threads used by all running processes. A thread is a single CPU task that a process runs, and many processes can use two or more threads simultaneously to speed things up.
Processes. The number of currently running processes (corresponding to the number of items that are displayed on the Processes tab if you click the Show processes of all users button).
Opening hours. The number of days, minutes, and seconds that the current user session lasts in Windows 7.
Allocated (MB). Minimum and maximum page file values. What is a page file? In addition to the physical memory that was installed in the system, the computer can also use other memory. This “other” non-physical memory is called virtual and is implemented by allocating a part hard drive to emulate physical memory. This part of the hard drive is actually a single file, which is called the page file (or also, sometimes, the paging file or swap file). When physical memory becomes full, Windows 7 frees up space for new data by “swapping” some of the data currently in memory to a page file.

Below are some things to keep in mind about these values when monitoring memory usage.

If the free physical memory value approaches zero, this means that the system is seriously starved of memory resources. The reason may be the presence of either too large quantity running programs, or one, but very large and therefore consuming almost all memory resources.
If cached physical memory is less than half the amount of total physical memory, the system is not running as efficiently as it could because Windows 7 is unable to retain enough recently used data in memory. Because Windows 7 gives up some of the system cache when it needs physical memory, it's best to close programs that aren't needed.

In all these situations the most quick solution is to reduce the amount of memory used by the system by closing either some documents or some programs. In the latter case, it is convenient to use the Processes tab and use it to determine which applications consume the most memory and which of them can be safely closed. A more effective, but also more expensive solution is to add additional physical memory to the system. This solution reduces the likelihood that Windows 7 will need to use a page file and allows Windows 7 to increase the size of the system cache, which significantly improves performance.

All computer processes waste resources. But not all of them are vital. There are quite a few unnecessary applications, which are absolutely useless and therefore need to be completed. If the level decreases Windows performance 7, first of all, the user wonders how to disable unnecessary programs on the system.

Where do you get unnecessary programs on your computer?

Where do unnecessary programs and applications appear on the computer?

Firstly, the source installed programs is the computer manufacturer itself. Therefore, even in a new car there are several dozen of them.
Secondly, unnecessary programs are often installed with drivers peripheral devices- printers, modems and others.
Thirdly, there are “bonus” applications. They are installed if the user forgot to uncheck the boxes during installation of the required utility.

Often, program authors deliberately hide windows for canceling installation, depriving computer owners of the opportunity to abandon unnecessary software. In addition, many additional applications not only take up disk space, but are also added to startup.

Antiviruses and various cleaning programs do not identify “bonus packages” as unwanted. Therefore, you have to remove such software manually.

How to determine which programs and processes can be removed

By and large, when working with Windows 7, only those applications that ensure the operation of the system, user account and peripheral devices currently in use should be enabled - the rest should be stopped. By the name of the process you can find out its description and role in the system. It is recommended to study information about it before deleting it.

Example: There is a process "spoolsv.exe". It manages print queues on the system and interacts with printer drivers. Accordingly, if you are not currently using the printer, stopping the process is possible.

The following programs must be removed from the installed programs:

[email protected];
[email protected];
AlterGeo Magic Scanner;
Yandex.Bar;
WinZix;
Google Toolbar;
Bing Bar;
StartSearch;
Update the Software;
Speedbit;
Ask toolbar;
Ask.com;
Gator;
QIP Internet Guardian.

A4Tech;
Acer;
Acorp;
Asus;
AVerMedia;
BenQ;
C-Media;
Canon;
Creative;
D-Link;
Defender;
Dell;
GeForce;
Genius;
Hewlett-Packard (HP);
Java;
Lexmark;
Microsoft;
Mobile;
Motherboard;
Mustek;
nVidia;
Realtek;
Samsung;
Toshiba;
Wi-Fi;
Wireless.

How to close unnecessary processes using Windows 7 tools

Uninstalling programs from the Start menu

Video - Uninstalling a program using Windows

Cleaning running processes through Task Manager

Task Manager closes the process that is currently running, but does not delete it. That is, the tool gives a temporary effect that will disappear the next time you turn on the computer. But this property also plays a positive role. If the user is unsure whether to remove a program, you can disable the process associated with it. And if problems arise during operation, it will be enough to restart the computer - the previously stopped process will start again.

Additionally, Task Manager allows you to see brief description process or the name of the program to which it belongs. For example, the task name “mspaint.exe” does not provide a comprehensive answer about its purpose, but the description indicates the name of the famous Paint editor. This means that the process belongs to the graphical application of the same name.

Sometimes the information in the Manager is not enough to understand the role of the application. Then you need to find information about it on the Internet using the name or description of the process.

Applications that will help you find and remove unnecessary programs from Windows

PC Decrapifier

Available for free download on the official website - https://www.pcdecrapifier.com/download/free. No installation required, the program is portable. But prerequisite is that the computer must be installed Internet Explorer version 8 or higher. If it is not there, PC Decrapifier warns you about the need to install a browser.

During installation, a warning appeared stating that you need to update Internet Explorer to at least version 8

It can be downloaded for free on the official Microsoft website - https://www.microsoft.com.

When the condition is met, you can start using the program. To do this, click on Analyze. The system analysis process may take several minutes.

To run the program, you need to click on Analyze

As a result, the user will receive information about which programs can be “killed” forever and which are prohibited from uninstallation. This feature makes PC Decrapifier stand out from other similar utilities.

Only the first group of detected applications should be considered. To delete unnecessary program, select it and click Remove Selected.

It is recommended to work only with those programs that are in the Recommended tab

CCleaner

The program is available for download on the Internet. For home use enough free version, requiring installation on a PC or laptop.

At the very beginning of the installation, you can select a language. The user will also be asked to decide where to add the shortcut: to the desktop, to the Trash, or to the Start menu.

It is enough to choose only one place, for example, a desktop. As for other options - it should be noted automatic search updates and uncheck the startup box to launch the program only manually and not load the system.

It is advisable that the program does not autorun, is automatically updated and has one shortcut, for example, on the desktop

To remove an interfering program, you need to:

open the “Service” item, then the “Uninstall programs” tab;
after that select the application;
Click on the “Uninstall” button.

To remove a program, you need to open the corresponding tab, select the application you need and delete it

Video - Instructions for working with CCLeaner

IObit Uninstaller

The good thing about this product is that it doesn’t just remove unnecessary application, but also cleans up even its “indestructible tails” on the hard drive and in the registry.

IObit Uninstaller available for free download on the official website - http://ru.iobit.com/advanceduninstaller/. After launching the installer, you need to click on the “Run” button. No further action is required from the user - you can get to work.

To remove a program, you need to select it and click on the “Delete” button. It would be useful to look at the “Rarely Used” item.
Convenient control- click and delete
In the next step, IObit Uninstaller prompts you to create a restore point. This step can be skipped if the user is sure that uninstalling the program will not have negative consequences for the system.
Next, you should delete all found files.
The program has been deleted, which means that residual files I also need to get rid of it
When finished, it is recommended to close the IObit window and restart the computer.

Video - Cleaning the system of unnecessary applications with IObit Uninstaller

Periodically you need to check your computer and remove unnecessary programs, stop processes. The described tools will help maintain the car and reduce the likelihood that the owner will be unpleasantly surprised.

If your computer is infected and you decide to remove the virus yourself, then you will need to stop the malicious processes. If you are not a computer genius, we do not recommend removing viruses manually, since in this case you can easily harm your PC system. You should use reliable antivirus programs, such as or, with which you can easily remove viruses automatically. However, what to do in a situation where a virus on your computer does not allow you to install antivirus program into the system or does it block antivirus software when you try to run it to remove a cyber infection? Again, you need to stop the malicious process. How can you do this? Let's take a look at the options at your disposal:

Stop the malicious process using Task Manager:

To open the Task Manager, you must simultaneously press the key combination ctrl+shift+esc or ctrl+alt+del.
Once the Task Manager appears, select the tab Processes and look for malicious processes in the list.
Right click them and select Complete. It will be easier to find the malicious process in the list immediately after Windows starts.

If the virus behaves aggressively and leaves the Task Manager inactive, go to Start -> Run and enter ‘ taskmgr‘ without quotes or follow the address C:\Windows\System32, copy taskmgr and rename it with another name, for example iexplorer.exe. Now launch the manager and follow the above steps.

If you have correctly identified and neutralized the malicious process, you should notice the disappearance of annoying warnings and similar symptoms of the presence of a virus. However, keep in mind that the above procedure does not REMOVE the virus completely. To do this, you should proceed with malware removal by scanning your system with a reliable anti-spyware program.

Stop the malicious process using Safe Mode:

To stop malicious processes, you can also use Safe Mode with Boot network drivers. To enter this mode, follow these steps:

Restart your computer and, as soon as the PC starts to boot, press repeatedly F8.
Then select Safe Mode or Safe mode with loading network drivers.
You should now notice that the virus and all its symptoms have disappeared. This means that you have successfully completed the malicious process.

Now is the time to run an anti-spyware program and perform a full system scan to remove infected files and folders.

Kill the malicious process using the Taskkill command:

If your infected computer has operating system Windows, you can try using the Taskkill command and its /IM option, which allows you to kill processes by their IDs or by the names of their images. This tool very effective if you are trying to remove an unnecessary application. However, you should be aware that this command tool is only available if you know the exact names of the malicious processes.

To open taskkill, click Start → Run.
Now enter taskkill/f/im [name of malicious process].
Click Enter.

Once you have completed the above procedure, you will need to scan your computer with a reliable anti-spyware program to complete the virus removal.

Stop malicious processes using Process Explorer:

Process Explorer not only allows users to eliminate malicious processes. It also shows information about active processes and about their location. To use it to block malicious processes, follow these steps:

Download Process Explorer by entering in address bar browser links: http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/ProcessExplorer.zip.
Run Process Explorer (procexp.exe) and then look for malicious processes.
Select them with the mouse and click DEL to remove them.

Now scan your computer with or another reputable anti-spyware program to complete the virus removal.

You can view a list of all programs running on your computer using Dispatcher Windows tasks . To do this, press the key combination on your keyboard. You will see a list of processes, and the question will immediately arise: why is each specific process in this list needed? Let's figure out what it is processes and how they can be managed.

Processes– this is everything that happens at a given moment in time in the system. IN Task Manager The “Processes” tab displays all currently running programs. Processes can be “spawned” either by the user or the system. System processes start when Windows boots; user processes are programs launched by the computer user himself or launched on his behalf. All system processes run as LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE or SYSTEM (this information available in Task Manager in the “Username” column).

The task manager only allows you to view a list of processes and terminate their work. To do this, select the process name in the list and click the “End Process” button. This means the program that owns the process is terminated. However, it is not possible to view information about a particular process in the Task Manager.

To manage Windows processes, I would recommend using a more powerful utility called . This is great free program, which also does not require installation. Download it, then run the file from the folder and select the “Processes” tab at the top.
shows all processes in real time, providing comprehensive information on each of them. By right-clicking on the process we are interested in and selecting “File Properties”, we can find out the manufacturer software module, version, attributes and other information. The process context menu also allows you to go to the program folder, end the process, or find information about it on the Internet.

How to get rid of viruses on your computer using Starter?

Very often viruses and other malware disguised as various processes. Therefore, if you notice that something is wrong with your computer, run an antivirus scan. If this does not help or your antivirus refuses to start at all, open Task Manager and view all running processes.

Pay special attention to a process if it is running as a user and is consuming too many resources (the “CPU” and “Memory” columns). If you find an obviously suspicious process in the list, end it and see how your system works after that. If you are in doubt or do not know which program belongs to running process– it’s better to go to Google or Yandex, enter search bar name of the process and find information about it.

The Task Manager built into Windows, of course, allows you to disable processes, but, unfortunately, it provides very little information about them, and therefore it is quite difficult to understand whether a process is viral. The Starter program is much more useful in this regard.

So, to find and remove from your computer viral process, do the following:

1. Launch the program and go to the “Processes” tab.
2. We find a process that makes us suspicious. Right-click on it and select “File Properties”. For example, I chose the file svchost.exe. In the window that opens look at the manufacturing company of this application:
The fact is that practically any process is signed by its developer. But virus applications usually not signed.
In my case the file svchost.exe signed by the company Microsoft Corporation and therefore we can trust him.
3. If the selected process turns out to be not signed by anyone or signed by some strange company, then again right-click on the name of this process and select “Search on the Internet” - “Google” (the Internet on the computer must be connected).
4. If the sites suggested by Google confirm that this process is a virus, then you need to go to the folder of this process (to do this, in Starter, in the context menu, select the item “Explorer to process folder”). Then, after completing the process, delete the file here this process.
If you still doubt whether it is a virus or not (perhaps you were unable to look up information about it on Google due to the lack of Internet), then you can simply change the extension from this file(for example, from .exe to .txt) and move it to another folder.

That's all. Today we learned what Windows processes are and what utilities can be used to manage them. In addition, we now know how to get rid of viruses masquerading as various processes.