Identifying Active Processes

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To determine the processing load generated by your typical workload, include the instances for the processes that you normally run. If you find that you don't normally use some processes (such as background services) that are already running, stop these processes and measure the impact on your processing load. This might be an easy way to improve your computer's processing efficiency. However, before doing so, make sure you understand the possible effects. To stop a service, complete the following procedure.

To stop a service

  1. Click Start , point to Programs , and then click Administrative Tools .

  2. Click Computer Management , and then, in the console that appears, click Services and Applications .

  3. Under Services and Applications , double-click Services .

  4. Right-click the name of a service, and then click Stop .