processes

[helpmenow]

I have 73 processes running is task manager. What ones are safe to end, and can you start it again if needed?
I believe they are slowing down my computer. I"m running vista. Thank's for any help

[Cityscape]

You can disable any process you like. If you turn off one that your system needs (like explorer.exe) then just hold down the power button for 7 seconds (faster seconds) and your computer will shut down. Once you boot back up that process will start again. Experiment, you can't damage your computer by stopping processes.

[Broni]

You can disable any process you like. If you turn off one that your system needs (like explorer.exe) then just hold down the power button for 7 seconds (faster seconds) and your computer will shut down. Once you boot back up that process will start again. Experiment, you can't damage your computer by stopping processes.

The above is rather dangerous advice.
Processes are better left alone, unless you're very computer savvy and you know exactly what you're doing.

[Cityscape]

The above is rather dangerous advice.
Processes are better left alone, unless you're very computer savvy and you know exactly what you're doing.

Turning off processes is not harmful or dangerous?
Turning off services is but not processes.

[Broni]

True, but you can't permanently turn off processes without turning off services.
What would be a reason to turn off processes?

[Cityscape]

I don't know, maybe to see if they were needed or not.
But only a very experienced user should attempt stuff like modifying services.
helpmenow is most likely not experienced enough.