TuneUp Clears Up PC Users' Confusion Over Windows Processes

Online, November 2, 2011 (Newswire.com) - What:It is not uncommon for PC users to open up Windows Task Manager and wonder why there are so many processes running. Even long-time Windows users can get confused by entries such as "svchost.exe", "rundll32.exe" and "taskhost.exe".

In a three-part blog post series, TuneUp clears up the confusion. The PC optimization software developer details the most common processes found in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Additionally, the series explains which Windows processes are absolutely critical for optimum performance, and which ones PC users should disable to reduce background operations and prevent potential attack surfaces.

Who:Any PC user with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 who is looking to gain control over his/her computer's performance, un-responsive programs and security.

Where:TuneUp provides detailed information, explanations, helpful tips and screenshots at blog.tune-up.com. All of the information is free, and readers can post their own experiences directly on the blog to help others.

When:PC users can access the free information anytime by visiting blog.tune-up.com or by interacting with TuneUp's PC tuning experts on Twitter and Facebook.

Resources:Blog Posts:Shining a Light on the Windows Process Jungle (Part 1)
Shining a Light on the Windows Process Jungle (Part 2)
Shining a Light on the Windows Process Jungle (Part 3)
Twitter:@TuneUp4Windows
Facebook:TuneUp Fan Page
YouTube:TuneUp4Windows Channel
Podcasts: TuneUp Podcasts about Windows
Product:TuneUp Utilities and 15-Day Trial Download

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