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    RAM Hogs....

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Hiker, Dec 30, 2007.

  1. Hiker

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    Why do some programs start processes when their not even running and auto updates are disabled? For example I got a Logitech webcam I only planned on using on occasion. Not even running it had (uninstalled) three processes running. (that's some buggy software there)

    I also have AOL software (I know) for mail and it runs atleast two without even being open.

    I've unticked these on start up but they still insist on running processes.
     
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  2. John B

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    It's always possible to find a place to completely disable/remove a process...
     
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  3. Tim

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    Try running CCleaner and remove them from startup.
    Tim
     
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    Run > services.msc > from the list of services, configure how those program should startup.
     
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  5. Hiker

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    Too late for the Logitech software since it's gone. I didn't see it in msconfig. Next time I install it I'll look.

    What about AOL which I still use to check my mail?

    PS I just set AOL to manual. We'll see how it works now.

    Thanks
     
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    The bastard (AOL) reset to automatic. Oh well, I have plenty of RAM and it doesn't use any CPU
     
    Hiker, Dec 30, 2007
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