Biscuit Chucker Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Ok, here goes?! I have over 80 processes running when windows is up and ready to go. How do I know what I can and can't shut down in order to squeeze the most out of my system? And is there any way that I can automatically do this when I start FSX, and have them reset when FSX is shut down? I seem to remember hearing about a few apps to do this, but I am most eager to find out which services are essential and which aren't. Any help appreciated.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janber Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Hi Biscuit Chucker, look here ..; http://lifehacker.com/356876/reclaim-memory-by-mastering-windows-task-manager Succes Janber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwalker Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Hi! I use AlacrityPC - www.alacritypc.com - by Ken Salter. It is configurable, but basically you run it and it shuts down all non-essential services for you and then starts FS - or any other program for that matter, depending on how you set it up. It works for both XP and Vista. On my 2 gig ram machine I usually have 1.7 gig or a little more free when alacrity PC does its thing. It is free, although there is an option to donate. Hope this helps Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Chucker Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaker Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 You can also use the plain old boring msconfig from the "run" command box. That will help you sort out exactly what needs to be run at start up or remain active always. Most programs that run in the system tray are not required to be always active. That can free up a l;ot of resorces and also help with boot speed. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymhb_flyer Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Black Viper is a good site with a lot of Windows information.. it's worth reading up on there for plenty of hints and tips... http://www.blackviper.com/ Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 OMG, 80 processes what OS are you running and what PC do you have i have mine down around 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 80 processes running, jeeeez mate that's way out the ordinary, OK, I have my rig trimmed down to the bare minimums and have with fsX and TS switched on 22 running The Blackviper site should give you a good start to get the thing sorted and then when you apply the settings recommend in the posts here should get yer system going like a proverbial lil rocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendigoandy Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 trial and error and a lots of time testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnip Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 ALACRITY Man.... hehe Does EVERYTHING for you with one click. It's bullet proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Chucker Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Yeah, I've been giving it a try.. So far so good although still a lot of work to do.. Haven't given FSX a spin yet but Crysis was playing well last night.. Where did all the junk come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 The problem is that every program maker out there with some exceptions want to start their proggy when windows starts, this, to so called let it start up quicker, wich is the greatest craphoola as it only stuffs up your system with crap running that you don't need. once you finished setting the services as per Blackviper topic, then hit : Start/Run -type- msconfig -enter go to the startup tab and disable all craphoola except your virusscanner. Then go to the tab services, at the bottom tick the hide all MS services and untick all the boxes except your virusscanner. Hit OK, it wil ask do you want to reboot ? hit yes you'd be surprised as to how much faster a. your system loads up and b. how much faster fsX runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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