Multiple instances of certain processes running at the same time

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I have approximately 80 - 85 processes running at once and this includes processes for all users. If I am the only user logged on why are there processes running for other users? There are also multiple instances (as many as 5) of the same process listed as running in task manager at the same time. These are for example: explorer.exe and iexplorer.exe....any clues?

Thx, Christopher
 

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Titwhisperer said:
I have approximately 80 - 85 processes running at once and this includes processes for all users. If I am the only user logged on why are there processes running for other users? There are also multiple instances (as many as 5) of the same process listed as running in task manager at the same time. These are for example: explorer.exe and iexplorer.exe....any clues?

Thx, Christopher
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Explorer.exe is your file system explorer, ieexplorer.exe your internet explorer. you need both.

Can we get a snip of task manager with processes for all users showing (sort by cpu or ram)

Also if another user doesnt log off but instead uses fast switching to another user those processes continue to run.
 

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Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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I never log off or switch users on my system so I am always the sole user at any time. I realize that svchost is basically a universal tool that hosts dll files and so forth, so I was not concerned about multiple instances of these. I was about the explorer.exe and iexplorer.exe, because I did not have that many windows open to warrant each instance....
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell 5150
OS
windows 7 ultimate 32bit
CPU
P4
Motherboard
Dell 0kf623
Memory
4 GB DDR-2 SD Ram
Graphics Card(s)
82945G
Sound Card
SB Live 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 18" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280X1024
Hard Drives
1 SEagate 160 GB
1 WD 75 GB
PSU
400 watt Generic
Case
Dell 5150
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
Logitech - Wireless
Mouse
Dell
Internet Speed
54mbps - DSL
Titwhisperer said:
I never log off or switch users on my system so I am always the sole user at any time. I realize that svchost is basically a universal tool that hosts dll files and so forth, so I was not concerned about multiple instances of these. I was about the explorer.exe and iexplorer.exe, because I did not have that many windows open to warrant each instance....
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Without a snip I have no idea how many are running. On my 64 bit system (granted it is win 8) there are 11 svchosts running at the moment and my total processes are 64
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
Multiple instances of explorer.exe can be caused by certain settings in utorrent, bittorrent, or other torrent, or some download managers (open containing folder). IE8 will spawn multiple instances of iexplorer.exe if multiple tabs are open as well. A Guy
 

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Titwhisperer said:
I have approximately 80 - 85 processes running at once and this includes processes for all users. If I am the only user logged on why are there processes running for other users?
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Additionally, you're really not the only user. There are also the following users:

Local Service
Network Service
System

Make sure the "User Name" column appears. If it doesn't, add it and you'll see them.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
zigzag3143 said:
Titwhisperer said:
I never log off or switch users on my system so I am always the sole user at any time. I realize that svchost is basically a universal tool that hosts dll files and so forth, so I was not concerned about multiple instances of these. I was about the explorer.exe and iexplorer.exe, because I did not have that many windows open to warrant each instance....
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Without a snip I have no idea how many are running. On my 64 bit system (granted it is win 8) there are 11 svchosts running at the moment and my total processes are 64
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I have included this file with the info you requestd
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell 5150
OS
windows 7 ultimate 32bit
CPU
P4
Motherboard
Dell 0kf623
Memory
4 GB DDR-2 SD Ram
Graphics Card(s)
82945G
Sound Card
SB Live 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 18" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280X1024
Hard Drives
1 SEagate 160 GB
1 WD 75 GB
PSU
400 watt Generic
Case
Dell 5150
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
Logitech - Wireless
Mouse
Dell
Internet Speed
54mbps - DSL
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