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ati2evxx.exe
ATI External Event Utility EXE Module. This task can comsume lots of CPU resournces on some computers, but it can help with graphics card problems. Leave enabled unless it consumes too many CPU resources
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ati2evxx.exe
ATI External Event Utility EXE Module. This task can comsume lots of CPU resournces on some computers, but it can help with graphics card problems. Leave enabled unless it consumes too many CPU resources
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backweb.exe
Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates. Typical on Compaq and HP PC's but not restricted to those OEM's. Resource hog and often causes malfunctions. Available via Start -> Programs
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BIGFIX.EXE
BigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet® Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs, configuration conflicts, and security holes. Should only be started manually as it's a resource hog
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boincmgr.exe
BOINC manager - "controls the use of your computer's disk, network, and processor resources"
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BOOTST~1.EXE
Visual Basic program that pops up a small window on startup telling you how many times the machine has been booted that day. Once you exit it, it has no more effect on resources
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BrmfRmPA.exe
Brother resource manager - needed for a Brother MFC printer/copiert/scanner and PC to properly communicate
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cfgwiz.exe
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it
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cfgwiz.exe
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it
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cfgwiz.exe
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it
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cfgwiz.exe
Norton System Works configuration wizard. Reportedly a resource hog. Many users find they can live without loading it
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cwbckver.exe
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Checks the software version on your PC to that of the iSeries it is connected to. Not required - and can be turned off in the Client Access properties. It's a waste of resources
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cwbckver.exe
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Checks the software version on your PC to that of the iSeries it is connected to. Not required - and can be turned off in the Client Access properties. It's a waste of resources
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CwbSvStr.Exe
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Useful if you are going to access the iSeries through Windows Explorer to move files back and forth between Windows folders and iSeries folders. This is a tool that is only used by Client Access administrators (usually) so it is not required - a waste of resources
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cwbsvstr.exe
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Useful if you are going to access the iSeries through Windows Explorer to move files back and forth between Windows folders and iSeries folders. This is a tool that is only used by Client Access administrators (usually) so it is not required - a waste of resources
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DevDtct2.exe
Installed by various Olympus products, this program detects the active connection of a speech device (voice recorder, etc) to a USB port then runs specific client software used to access that device. The DevDtct2 process has a "high" priority level which can negatively impact system resources
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dssagent.exe
DSSAgent by Brøderbund - spyware. Sends encrypted emails about the system back to the originators of the program. Also a resource hog. See here for more info
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EPOAgentnaimas32.exe
Networked version of McAfee VirusScan. Installs, configures and updates the software and DAT (virus definition) files on local computers from a network server. A resource hog but required for DAT updates and if disabled can also cause random freezes and error messages
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etoolbar.exe
EarthLink Toolbar is a tool to help you get to all of the resources of the internet. EarthLink 5.0 Setup adds a few basic buttons to the Toolbar, but you can delete these or add more buttons any time
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fksysmon.exe
fkWrae SysMon - system monitor - "displays the current memory consumption, CPU and resource usage, date, time, Windows uptime, IP address and a lot more"
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Gear511.exe
Software for Netgear wireless network cards. Unknown whether it is required for the wireless card to run but does not seem to be a resource hog. Not required for laptop to run if the wireless network card will not be used. Is it at all required?
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gra.exe
Looks at system resources at startup and warns you if they have dropped. Contains links to the Disk Clean Up, Defrag and Start Up Menu. It does have a link to a startup configuration utility. Similar to msconfig but can keep a list of disabled apps. Not really necessary. Only appears if you load the Gateway Startup Utility
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GWREMIND.EXE
You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
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Gwremind.exe
You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
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hearit95.exe
Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog
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