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I notice sometimes if msts locks up and I have to ctrl-alt-del I notice that it says I usually have 37 running processes. Can this slow down msts?? If so, how could I shut them down to increase performance.
>If so, how could I >shut them down to increase performance. Select a Process, then click the "End Process" button in the "Processes" tab.
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In theory, any running process could slow down MSTS because they might be stealing precious CPU cycles. In practice, they don't make a noticable difference on my machine, but I have a pretty streamlined system. (check the black viper site already mentioned for services you can nuke)As for shutting them down before runnin MSTS, do a google search for "end it all". This handy little utility will shut down all unnecessary services with the click of a button. Works great.-Jeff
These are my WIN-XP MUST HAVE SERVICES running:The two programmes at the top of the list are being used to show this Screen shot. The third is my PIEngineering X-Keys Keypad, or could also be a RAILDRIVER if you got one. If you Task Manager End Process anything you may need again, simply Re-Start your machine.O t t o
>Well the EndItAll2 that I downloaded did not have Win XP as >a supported OS so I didnt use it. End it all 2 works just fine with XP. I use it all the time.-Jeff
Hehehe, this is going to sound really stupid, but thanks guys! I never new about this option!! I'm rather new to XP. I must say MSTS and Battlefield run A LOT quicker now that I can shut down the programs/crap that I do not need.>Mike Forster< Perth, Western Australiapacificnational_nr103@hotmail.com
The two programmes at the top of the list are being used to show this Screen shot. The third is my PIEngineering X-Keys Keypad, or could also be a RAILDRIVER if you got one. If you Task Manager End Process anything you may need again, simply Re-Start your machine.O t t o