Hi,

I just decided to check what processes my system is starting on startup so I went into MSCONFIG  and was shocked at all of them.  There were 27. I sure would like to shut down most of them but am afraid of shutting down something necessary.  Does anyone know the programs that are absolutely necessary on startup on a Win 7-Professional-64 bit system for best performance of FSX?  Thanks.  Tom

Hi,

I just decided to check what processes my system is starting on startup so I went into MSCONFIG  and was shocked at all of them.  There were 27. I sure would like to shut down most of them but am afraid of shutting down something necessary.  Does anyone know the programs that are absolutely necessary on startup on a Win 7-Professional-64 bit system for best performance of FSX?  Thanks.  Tom

Can show us your list of what is running?  Every set up will be different

Shutting down processes wont help FSX performance

Have a read through this. I just recently followed the column that says "safe" and have no problems so far

 

http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-7-service-configurations/

Shutting down processes wont help FSX performance

 

 

I agree: Install Process Explorer and it will tell you which processes are loaded, but don't/hardly use CPU cycles.

 

The only stuff that really strains my system are the applications I deliberately start myself.

 

For the worse, if you shut down the "wrong" process (like licensing stuff), some addons (PMDG) might even cease working.

Unfortunately a lot of developers put intrusive DRM in their addons. This is why I do not buy anything commercial anymore as it simply clutters my Windows and FS installation. And not to mention expensive for the budget people have in my country.

 

I disagree shutting down processes doesn't help performance. Because some of the processes, such as word, browsers if open? media player, is open? Everyones machine is different and there might be processes which seems to not take a lot of CPU cycles, but may start. It all depends on what you have installed and whether you're virus free or not.

 

My suggestion, just google the name of each and every process you have, and see if it's relevant or not. Because if you shut down the wrong process, your computer will restart.

Hi,

I just decided to check what processes my system is starting on startup so I went into MSCONFIG  and was shocked at all of them.  There were 27. I sure would like to shut down most of them but am afraid of shutting down something necessary.  Does anyone know the programs that are absolutely necessary on startup on a Win 7-Professional-64 bit system for best performance of FSX?  Thanks.  Tom

Everything that is in the Startup tab can be disabled. It will not harm anything and none are needed for the proper operation of your computer. But, under the Services, that's a different story. Do not remove any of the Microsoft Services unless you are absolutely sure you know what you are doing. You can checkmark the "Hide All Microsoft Services" and only the services from any addons will show up. Like maybe Google and Adobe update services. You can safely disable these and check manually for updates. Flexnet Licensing Service is the security for PMDG products. The Nvidia Display Driver Service must remain on or you won't see their control panel anymore.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Best regards,

 

 

Everything that is in the Startup tab can be disabled. It will not harm anything and none are needed for the proper operation of your computer.

 

OK, let's take a look.

 

Hmmm, IntelliPoint, yeah you're right, don't need my mouse to run FS.

 

Microsoft Security Client, nope no need for anti-virus because the internet is proven safe, right jim?

 

What's this one, Microsoft Windows Operating System, prolly don't need that do I?

OK, let's take a look.

 

Hmmm, IntelliPoint, yeah you're right, don't need my mouse to run FS.

 

Microsoft Security Client, nope no need for anti-virus because the internet is proven safe, right jim?

 

What's this one, Microsoft Windows Operating System, prolly don't need that do I?

 

Why would you have those in the 'start up' folder, they run automatically anyway?

1. Go to your Start Menu and run 'msconfig.exe'.

2. Go to the Services tab and check 'Hide All Microsoft services'. Review the remaining services to see if they are needed by FSX (eg licensing, etc).

3. Go to the Startup tab and review the programs that start up with Windows. Again, deselect the ones that aren't needed by FSX (or by peripherals such as your mouse, etc).

4. Save the configuration and restart. Test out FSX to see if disabling the services/startup programs helped with performance.

5. Rinse & repeat.

Why would you have those in the 'start up' folder, they run automatically anyway?

They aren't in the Startup folder, they are listed in the Startup tab of msconfig.

They aren't in the Startup folder, they are listed in the Startup tab of msconfig.

 

 

And he is correct. You can disable everything in the start up tab of MSCONFIG without causing damage to the pc. Just because he has refrained from listing the negatives to each of the programs listed doesn't warrant your sarcasm.

OK, let's take a look.

 

Hmmm, IntelliPoint, yeah you're right, don't need my mouse to run FS.

 

Microsoft Security Client, nope no need for anti-virus because the internet is proven safe, right jim?

 

What's this one, Microsoft Windows Operating System, prolly don't need that do I?

Yes, those have nothing to do with running those programs. They are convenience items the respective companies set up to maybe automatically check for updates when you first start up Windows, etc. They are not needed. I have all of mine disabled and every time I install a new program, I go and check under the Startup tab to see if the program added anything. If you want to simply see what happens when you disable those, disable them and restart Windows. See any problems? No. If there is something, simply go back to the Startup Tab and reenable them again.

 

Best regards,

Microsoft security client isnt a convenience app at all, please dont disable this! ( unless you run another av software ) its nice to be notified when a virus has been detected

OK, let's take a look.

 

Hmmm, IntelliPoint, yeah you're right, don't need my mouse to run FS.

 

Microsoft Security Client, nope no need for anti-virus because the internet is proven safe, right jim?

 

What's this one, Microsoft Windows Operating System, prolly don't need that do I?

Hmmm yea lets take another look.

 

You don't need a mouse to run FSX.

 

You don't need anti-virus to run FSX.

 

You don't need Microsoft Windows Operating System "Sidebar" to run FSX.