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Where can I disable processes on my computer and find a list online that defines each .exe process?

I have approximately 70 processes running on my computer and I am more than certain most of them are not needed. I forgot what program I need to use to enable/disable each process and I need a list that can tell me what each exe. file does so I don't disable important processes. Does anyone know? Its for Windows XP. Thanks! Although I appreciate the help; I'm not looking for programs. I have been given advice before about how to do all of this manually; however, it has been a while and I forgot the required steps. And I already know the taskmanager/ctrl alt del function...there is a program I can run on Windows to disable the process at start up and I'm trying to find that one. Thanks again!

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1. Ctrl Alt Delete www.google.com You can also disable DLL's
2. Te best thing is is to get startup organizer, the apps allows you to chose which programs run whenever you start up windows. Short of that you can go - start - run, and type msconfig. this will bring up the dialoge box where you choose startup.
3. use the taskmgr click on start / search / all files & folders put in the search box taskmgr hit search then your see a green computer icon name taskmgr , right click on that then click on copy then right click on the desktop click on paste then click on the taskmgr , icon , click on processes ,tab then your see a list of processes , running you click on the one you want to have stop then you click on end task System Mechanic 6, has a more advanced taskmanger , HIGHLY recommend make your system go 100% fast System Mechanic 6 , best defrag of pc of all time System Mechanic 6 ,download install click on the System Mechanic ,icon then on the right of the System Mechanic ,control panel click on pc-totalcare .then click on deep scan then click next then System Mechanic6 will clean upthe pc defrag the hard drive and your pc will run more better startup time will be more fast acess to webpage will load even more fast access to pc will be more fast System Mechanic 6 will fixed your pc from a system crash no need to format the hard drive :: System Mechanic gets your system back with System Mechanic your system & internet connection goes in to super high speed your system will start more fast when running programs your system is at super high speed with System Mechanic on the system you have a top super speed system & internet connection 1000% & you can use System Mechanic day by day to keep your pc and your internet connection at 1000% speed, The System Mechanic antivirus technology repeatedly places first in independent tests. Work and play without fear of infection form viruses, worms, trojans, and other nasty enemies that can wreak unnecessary havoc. http://www.iolo.com/sm/6/index.cfm
4. Well, before you do anything create a restore point just in case things go wrong. Next, here are the websites which can help you identify which services to disable (Windows services start processes): "How to Speedup and Secure your PC" -- written by John TP (http://www.johntp.com/2006/04/28/how-to-speedup-and-secure-your-pc/) "Black Viper Services Configurations" -- written by Black Viper (http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12) These 2 articles will help you determine which services you can disable and which ones you should keep. If you run across a process that you do not recognize, go to Process Library (http://www.processlibrary.com/). On the website, just enter the process you are interested in (e.g. notsafe.exe) and hit [Search]. It will display what the process does and whether or not you should keep it. To stop and disable services, go to Start menu > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. Right click any service you want to end. From the contextual menu, click [Stop]. Right click it again and choose "Properties." Change from "automatic" to "disable."
5. Try this website, it tells you what the extension is. It was one that Kim Komando recommended: http://filext.com/index.php