Decreasing System Processes = improving gameplay?

[EskimoJoe]

I'm currently running Windows Vista (home basic). I ran a dxdiag, but couldn't find if I had 'Service Pack 2', but I did see '6.0, build 6002.

To the chase, I'm looking for a program that cuts my backround processes down to a minimum for flying Aces High. I'm currently having anywhere between 50-60 processes running at any time. I know I could do it manually, but that is a -lot- of time spent looking to see what I could have, shouldn't have, etc.

I know there is a program around the internet that cuts the number of processes running in the backround. I searched the forums here, but I can't for the life of me find a name of such a program. Anybody have a program like this on their system? Is it safe to turn off most of my processes (antivirus and such) while only playing AHII?

Any help is appreciated.

[BrownBaron]

I use a program called Game Booster to cut down uneccessary process for both gaming, as well as just surfin' the web. It's easy to use, is quick to switch everything off, and is 100% free. Takes my CPU usage from an idle 10% to a 1% maximum.

[EskimoJoe]

My CPU usage on idle fluctuates from 0%, 4%, 2%, 0%, repeats.

... Should I even consider a program like this, is having 50+ backround processes be perfectly fine according to my CPU usage?

[FLOTSOM]

50+ with vista is not uncommon.

i use alcrityPC you can find it here http://alacritypc.kensalter.com/ its easy to use and you can tell it to start up multiple programs when you start it up.

it is free so download it and play around with it. it takes a little hit or miss when setting up a profile to find what the game needs on and what can be turned off, but it has a good simple system that makes it easy to work with.

oh, last i knew alicrityPC was having issues with its automatic downloads. dont check the box for it, and when you start the program it will ask you if you want it to check for updates, say no. check the updates manually from time to time and you should have any problems. there is also a forum where you may find answers to most of the questions you may have.

good luck

[guncrasher]

check this site to find out if there are any processed you may want to permanently disable.  be careful what you disable.

http://www.blackviper.com/

iobits has a history of stealing virus definitions from other programs (malwarebytes), also dont get conned into buying it when it tells you that you have 10,000 problems with your computer that need to be fixed.  all they do is stop cookies from being deposited just in case you run into one of them, but it is a sneaky way of trying to get you to buy the pro version.  I had it but uninstalled it when I find out about the virus definitions, it was a matter of trust for me and i had the pro version.



semp

[EskimoJoe]

check this site to find out if there are any processed you may want to permanently disable.  be careful what you disable.

http://www.blackviper.com/

Maybe you should read my entire post before you reply next time, yeah?

iobits has a history of stealing virus definitions from other programs (malwarebytes), also dont get conned into buying it when it tells you that you have 10,000 problems with your computer that need to be fixed.  all they do is stop cookies from being deposited just in case you run into one of them, but it is a sneaky way of trying to get you to buy the pro version.  I had it but uninstalled it when I find out about the virus definitions, it was a matter of trust for me and i had the pro version.

The relevance of this? None.

semp

[guncrasher]

eskimojoe, that was my opinion you dont like it, I have others.  Iobits is one of the programs you are looking for, just stated my opinion of it. you dont like, sorry.  as for the blackviper site, there's some processes that can be terminated permanently instead of just using a program.  then again, sorry i pointed that out to you.

dont be a jerk next time.

semp

[EskimoJoe]

eskimojoe, that was my opinion you dont like it, I have others.  Iobits is one of the programs you are looking for, just stated my opinion of it. you dont like, sorry.  as for the blackviper site, there's some processes that can be terminated permanently instead of just using a program.  then again, sorry i pointed that out to you.

dont be a jerk next time.

semp

How was I looking for some fraud anti-virus program, I wonder? Could you point that out to me?

As for Blackviper.com, I stated that I would much rather have a program do it automatically instead of disable all of them manually. If you want, I could quote it for you, but I'd prefer you read my original post.

Thank you for hijacking my topic. For future reference, I'd prefer if you refrained from replying to posts I make. As for being a jerk, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

No, really, I am.

I swear.

[guncrasher]

How was I looking for some fraud anti-virus program, I wonder? Could you point that out to me?

Iobits is the program that you asked that can decrease the number of processes.  it also has an additional anti-virus add-on. which you dont need to have it installed.  but one of the built in function of iobits is that it also can clean up your registry with combined with it lowering the number of processes. is what you are looking for.  sorry if i pointed out to you that the registry cleaner also claims that you have 10k problems with your computer that they can fix, which is how they get you to buy their product. iobits works great, but how they get you to buy their product is kind of sneaky.

and no, you didnt hurt my feeling, couldnt care less what a jerk like you thinks of me. 

semp

[EskimoJoe]

Iobits is the program that you asked that can decrease the number of processes.  it also has an additional anti-virus add-on. which you dont need to have it installed.  but one of the built in function of iobits is that it also can clean up your registry with combined with it lowering the number of processes. is what you are looking for.  sorry if i pointed out to you that the registry cleaner also claims that you have 10k problems with your computer that they can fix, which is how they get you to buy their product. iobits works great, but how they get you to buy their product is kind of sneaky.

and no, you didnt hurt my feeling, couldnt care less what a jerk like you thinks of me. 

semp

Hmm, too bad you didn't clarify what the hell 'Iobits' was in your first post.

Can somebody else actually respond with a constructive, helpful post? Props to BrownBaron and FLOTSOM for actually pitching in. I tried Alacrity and followed the install instructions, but it wasn't able to install at all. I'll look into Game Booster next.

[guncrasher]

My bad, check out blackviper.com too there's 2 files u can download that will also disable processes permanently.  There's also an "undo" file in case u change your mind.  All they require is download and execute.


Semp

[Bino]

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I tried Alacrity and followed the install instructions, but it wasn't able to install at all. I'll look into Game Booster next.

Hmmm... what went wrong?  I've used AlacrityPC on XP, Vista, and Win 7, and never had any problems.  Were you logged on as a user in the "Administrators" User Group?

[Chalenge]

Run the installer as administrator for AlacrityPC. Use it with advice from BlackViper AND Google search on every process. Where it really comes in handy is the single icon click launch of all programs you associate with AH (FRAPS/TrackIR/Teamspeak and so on) and the ability to start and restart programs when your finished.

[FLOTSOM]

Run the installer as administrator for AlacrityPC. Use it with advice from BlackViper AND Google search on every process. Where it really comes in handy is the single icon click launch of all programs you associate with AH (FRAPS/TrackIR/Teamspeak and so on) and the ability to start and restart programs when your finished.

hahaha i knew you would show up eventually Chalenge.

seeing as you were the person i learned about alicrityPC from and you are far more aquainted with it than i am i will let you help him from here.

good luck Eskimo

[Tigger29]

Wow talking about biting the hand that feeds you!

Seriously dude, if you're going to be asking people for their help, you need to LEARN not to criticize their methods of doing so.

Making comments such as "Maybe you should read my entire post before you reply next time, yeah?" and "The relevance of this? None." simply makes you look like an pompous, ungrateful person... and even worse.. it discourages people from wanting to help you later on when you need it.  You act as if we are obligated to help, when the truth is that really we aren't!

It's quite simple.  If you don't like the advice you're being given, then simply DON'T FOLLOW IT.  If you don't understand something that is being said, or don't understand the relevance, then be nice and ask for more information about it!

I mean come on!  This is simple KINDERGARTEN stuff here! (in regards to being polite to people)