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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: Ninjachef on March 12, 2008, 02:19:50 PM

Title: Vista required processes
Post by: Ninjachef on March 12, 2008, 02:19:50 PM

Hi, my computer is running vista, and it's kinda slow (obviously). Could somebody post a list of required processes so I can remove some of the bulky gunk? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Vista required processes
Post by: mr_skipper24 on March 12, 2008, 02:27:59 PM

Try this http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/81176-speed-up-performance-vista.html

Title: Re: Vista required processes
Post by: Ninjachef on March 12, 2008, 02:36:23 PM

Thanks. I got it from walmart pretty cheap. Only a gig of RAM. :(

I need to upgrade to XP. Maybe dropping the useless programs will help.

Still, out of curiosity, does anybody have a list of processes that vista needs and doesn't need?

Title: Re: Vista required processes
Post by: soybean on March 12, 2008, 05:10:32 PM

mr_skipper24 posted a link with an extensive list of tips on how to speed up the Performance of Vista.  So, that's your solution.  Don't just ask about processes, get to work on that list.

Title: Re: Vista required processes
Post by: Spoiler on March 13, 2008, 01:07:01 PM

http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm

After your done doing the tweaks listed on the web site listed above you can take a look here.....

Title: Re: Vista required processes
Post by: Doug.Gentry on March 13, 2008, 05:56:18 PM

I just hate that these PC sellers will sell it with Vista when the darn thing doesn't run worth a pooh unless it has a min of 2 gbs of memory.

Add another GB of Ram and you'll be good to go.

Title: Re: Vista required processes
Post by: Doug.Gentry on March 13, 2008, 05:58:54 PM

As quoted from pcstats:

Generally speaking more computer memory is better than less. However, installing more than 2GB of RAM doesn't necessarily translate into a faster Vista desktop PC. Only a few applications may see improvement, and then the law of diminishing returns kicks in. So 2GB of RAM is generally considered the sweet spot for Windows Vista. As the operating system matures, along with supporting software, it's possible that number will climb. It's a wise move to choose a PC that can be upgraded to 4GB.

Title: Re: Vista required processes
Post by: Broni on March 13, 2008, 06:30:16 PM

Quote

It's a wise move to choose a PC that can be upgraded to 4GB.

You have to be aware, that none of 32-bit OS will utilize 4GB of RAM.
Depending on system configuration, Windows will use only from under 3GB to 3.5GB