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InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 13 Aug 2010 20:53

MS Services are ok to leave running, as they are part of windows.

It is the non-ms services that you should consider disabling. Most are not necessary at all e.g. installed programs looking for updates every time you boot up.

Ctfmon.exe is part of Office XP and for most users, is not required. It is however a bit awkward to remove. You only need to be concerned if it is grabbing CPU resource. I see I have it enabled but it doesn't seem to be a problem on my PC at the moment.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 17 Aug 2010 15:30

Hi Everyone

Just to let everyone know, my computer completely failed last Friday the 13th, right day to do it though

So now i have a new one, just finding my way around it, but taking some getting used to

Just like to thank everyone who helped me to try and resolve the problem i had, but i did have the feeling it was ready to give up the ghost.


Thanks to everyone for all your help, very much appreciated.

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 17 Aug 2010 16:11

Jonesey

Yes it went surrounded by all the family, including my 11 year old Grandson poised with a sledge hammer.LOL

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Elizabeth2469049

Elizabeth2469049 Report 17 Aug 2010 20:04

About transferring to a new computer - my daughter recently bought a new laptop from PCWorld and they did it all for her charging £30

Researching:
Dominy & Croom in Dorset, Rutherford & McElhatton in Northumberland. Dendy and Thorp

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