Stronghold 2 v1.3.1

[BarryB]

Based on that list:

rundll32 --> Not sure, could be related to RunDMC32
Apoint --> Mouse options, if not needed launch it manually!
stsystra --> Audio options, if not changed regularly ditch it!
igfxtray --> GFX options, if not changed regularly ditch it!
hkcmd --> Intel Hot Keys, if not used ditch it!
igfxpers --> Intel, oh just ditch it!
WLTRAY --> DELLete if not needed
DVDLauncher (Power DVD) --> What's wrong with autorunning DVD's then?
ISUSPM --> Installshield update manager, ditch it!
issch --> Scheduler for above, ditch it!
VodafoneMC --> So you like unprotected text do ya?
SHSTAT --> McAfee DITCH IT!
UpdaterUI --> McAfee again
TBMon --> More McAfee spyware!!!
jusched --> Java Scheduler, ditch it!
Application launcher --> What's this? You have an Application Launcher to Launch Applications? Don't you know what double click is?
qttask --> Quick time scheduler, ditch it!
OfflineFileSyn --> Ooooh! I like sinning offline with my files
faxctrl --> You send faxes? Why? You've got bloody e-mail, SMS, you've even got a phone!! Faxing is sooooo last century!!!
MsnMsgr --> The best mass virus/spyware/malware spreader there is
ctfmon --> Does anyone know what this does?
googletalk --> NOOOO! You can't be serious, GOOGLE CRAP! DITCH IT!!!!
GoogleToolbarNotifier --> DITTO!
Msmsgs --> Another version of the best mass virus/spyware/malware spreader there is
Skype --> Is all the Hype with Skype true?
Adobe Reader Speed Launch --> Aw, just ditch it!
Bluetooth Manager --> Is this a program for Dentists?

Not sure if this post was helpful, actually, it probably isn't is it?

[Joe Forster/STA]

CTFMON is the Language Bar (text input services). Anyway, you shouln't have wasted time with explaining all this shit; it is obvious that a system so burdened with a lot of absolutely unnecessary and a few not really necessary softwares running all the time will not be able to function correctly. (Yes, software companies push their software into your face but you need to be smarter than that. Regular maintenance is necessary...)

[Grumpy]

@Barry

Not sure if this post was helpful, actually, it probably isn't is it?

Dunno if it was helpfull either but your explanations certainly gave me a good laugh!
This really did give me a chuckle:

Bluetooth Manager --> Is this a program for Dentists?

Shows your style of humor and yes it appears you have a good one.

[BarryB]

OT:

It looks like a DELL Laptop/Desktop PC with all the pre-loaded garbage they shove on Joe!

I bet there isn't a 'real' copy of the Windows CD so you can format and do a proper windows install without all that pre-installed crap. I bet you get some utils stuck on the HD you have to backup yourself and a 'recovery' type CD that stuffs all that crap back on when you re-install.

If I was buying a PC with a pre-installed OS, I'd want the genuine install CD's not some 'generic' recovery' disc. If twpret got rid of most of those processes the system would highly likely run a lot better!

Grumpy, at gone 2 in the morning you have to find something to do while waiting for a TV program to start!!

[TippeX]

rundll is an exe used to launch dll's, like system components etc.. its pretty common to see it used... because dll's are not executable in their own right (a program typically needs to load them via loadlibrary or in the imports) rundll32 is used for this purpose...

[DABhand]

Its easier to see what is what if you use msconfig from start> run

Clearly states what is what.

[Joe Forster/STA]

(Hehe, talk about buying brand PC's... Twice the price, double the trouble! )