Strange Task Manager Process Names


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #1

    Strange Task Manager Process Names


    I have Windows 7 64 bit OS. However, under task manager the processes are showing: iexplore.exe*32, itumes.exe*32, etc. I've never seen this before. My computer is running slower, and has frozen a few times since I first saw this. Don't know if this could be causing a problem. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Welcome
    Those process were always there, they are used when 64 bit cannot be used.
    To test for the slowness, try a clean boot to diagnose.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
    http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/81...nce-vista.html


    Here are my solutions to freezing, and an excellent article, which I hope is of some help
    Go to search type device manager and look for any yellow warning markers
    Download and run malwarebytes, a full scan after you update
    Run antivirus scan
    Check memory with memtest86
    Make sure that you are not over heating.
    Try in safe mode; report back if it works properly.
    Try a clean boot
    Make sure PSU is working properly
    If overclocking, restore to original
    Test hard drive at company website.
    Test in safe mode, does it still happen?
    Try with clean boot..
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
    http://malwarebytes.org/
    http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
    http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic...ing-memtest86/
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Troublesho...blems&id=39981
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  3. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #3

    The "*32" means the process is 32bit those without a "*32" are 64bit.
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks for the replies. Still puzzled why I haven't seen this before. I've had the computer for over two years, and this showed up 2 weeks ago.
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  5. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #5

    You weren't paying attention? I don't know. The 64bit versions of Windows have always had "*32" after 32bit processes.
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #6

    PRC57 said:
    Thanks for the replies. Still puzzled why I haven't seen this before. I've had the computer for over two years, and this showed up 2 weeks ago.
    They were there, I have them too.
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