Too many Processes?

[frogmike]

This is my task manager, and all the processes. Is it normal for this many to be functioning? My computer feels like its been running a bit slower lately... (check specs)

I deleted the relevant knowledge malware recently, and my gadgets said the CPU was running around 55-85% at times, with up to 50% of the ram being used. That sounds like a bit much for the few applications I have running.

Is there anything I can do to speed up my system or remove the processes that don't need to be there? Thanks.

 

[zigzag3143]

This is my task manager, and all the processes. Is it normal for this many to be functioning? My computer feels like its been running a bit slower lately... (check specs)

I deleted the relevant knowledge malware recently, and my gadgets said the CPU was running around 55-85% at times, with up to 50% of the ram being used. That sounds like a bit much for the few applications I have running.

Is there anything I can do to speed up my system or remove the processes that don't need to be there? Thanks.

Um what task manager? no picture attached.

 

[Cato]

Invisible ink?

 

[frogmike]

Oops! Forget to attach it! lol

 

[richc46]

http://www.computingunleashed.com/2009/06/speed-up-windows-7-ultimate-guide-to.html

Some hints to speed up computer.

 

[SIW2]

Obviously, Photoshop, Bridge and FF are using a ton.

FF is the least of the three. Still 220 mb is savage.

I have never seen Palemoon go over 100mb or so on my machine.

 

[logicearth]

FF is the least of the three. Still 220 mb is savage.

The OP has 8 GB of RAM, usage should be the least of his concern. 220 mb is nothing.

 

[IggyAZ]

You might want to look at your startup list.
The only thing I have running is MS Security Essentials.
Here is a shot of my task manager. I only have 2 gig of memory and running Win7 32 bit

 

[whs]

You are not showing the whole picture. You have to click "Processes from all users" on the bottom. A picture of your startups would also help.

 

[SIW2]

Irrelevant how much ram he has - 220mb is a lot for FF to be using.

FF is the least of the three. Still 220 mb is savage.

The OP has 8 GB of RAM, usage should be the least of his concern. 220 mb is nothing.

 

[apollodominion]

This is mine


I use alot of ram due to having afew screens and apps running all the time

 

[squall leonhart]

Irrelevant how much ram he has - 220mb is a lot for FF to be using.

FF is the least of the three. Still 220 mb is savage.

The OP has 8 GB of RAM, usage should be the least of his concern. 220 mb is nothing.

No it isn't. You obviously know very little about Firefox's typical memory usage. stop basing it on IE.

OP, 50+% memory use in 7/vista is entirely normal during normal use.
Your sidebar using 25% cpu use definitely abnormal though, what gadgets do you have running?

 

[HMonk]

The number of things that could slow down a system are legion. Along similar lines of what has already been posted, two things to consider, especially using FF (which I also use).

OS's in general and FF in particular have well-documented slow-down issues with a large HOSTS file. A suggested fix is to set the DNS Client to manual: go to <RUN> type <services.msc> (without the brackets), find DNS Client, right-click, select <PROPERTIES>, click <STOP>, then click <STARTUP TYPE> select <MANUAL> then <APPLY/OK> and boot.

The other thing to do (mentioned in Richc46's link) is to fine-tune all Services. I suggest that the quintessential guide for doing this is Black Viper's guide a must for those who wish to tweak Services.

As we all know, however, there is no limit to the activities that are able to slow down one's system other than the group's not being able to recall all of them.

Monk

 

[squall leonhart]

Can we stop giving the guy generic advice and actually find out what gadgets hes running first.

Sidebar should definitely NOT be using 25% cpu,. Ever.

 

[HMonk]

Can we stop giving the guy generic advice and actually find out what gadgets hes running first.

Sidebar should definitely NOT be using 25% cpu,. Ever.

To each their own. I, for one, accomplish what I am able to, given the circumstances, and based on my willingness to expend my resources according to my whimsy.

Monk

 

[kucing13]

back to thread.. FF using 250% is normal. mine is 550% . For adobe program is acceptable.Now down to your windows desktop gadget

how many gadgets run?
windows gadget or custom?

just asking. thanks

 

[squall leonhart]

back to thread.. FF using 250% is normal. mine is 550% . For adobe program is acceptable.Now down to your windows desktop gadget

how many gadgets run?
windows gadget or custom?

just asking. thanks

mines currently using 567MB... but then im running a tweaked profile with 61 tabs.... a stock profile would probably be 1.5x higher.

 

[kucing13]

I guess tabs and windows affecting the ram use. Im running two windows of FF with more than 10 tabs on each.

 

[squall leonhart]

in about:config, change browser.sessionhistory.max_total_viewers to 1.

this reduces the memory use by a large margin.

 

[kucing13]

in about:config, change browser.sessionhistory.max_total_viewers to 1.

this reduces the memory use by a large margin.

Are you sure,where do I start? couldn't find that about;config thing