What items in the Task Manager can I shutdown safely?
Monday, September 22, 2003 by paul269 | Discussion: Stardock Software
Hi, I just started using XP and I need to shutdown programs running to free up system resources for certain games. What tasks can I safely shutdown without causing problems with the computer running correctly??
Any help would be appreciated.
paul269
Any help would be appreciated.
paul269
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #2 Tuesday, September 23, 2003 8:35 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, September 23, 2003 8:35 AM
http://www.blackviper.com/ heres a list 
He has a recommendation for a gaming setup. this covers services and task manager.
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paul269
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 2:14 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 2:14 PM
Thanks for the response! I have a Compaq 475 mhz with Windows xp professional, 256k ram, AmdK6, 3d graphics
yrag
Reply #4 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 2:33 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, September 24, 2003 2:33 PM
I don't think you're going to get much satisfaction killing running processes with that system. It's not that it's a bad system, but with XP you're pushing the envelope. The ram would be a good place to start (to 512) if you want to stay with that system. If you however want to start upgrading everything over time then start with that CPU....
doesn't play well with newer games. Of course, then you're talking about motherboards and such....soooooo, wet the end of your pencil and figure out what you can afford to do. In any event...good luck with whatever you decide.
doesn't play well with newer games. Of course, then you're talking about motherboards and such....soooooo, wet the end of your pencil and figure out what you can afford to do. In any event...good luck with whatever you decide.
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Reply #1 Monday, September 22, 2003 4:03 PM