Comments for Why are there duplicate entries in Task Manager, and how do I clean it out?

Comment from Amazon Sister on 2009-08-23

2009-08-23T08:49:26Z

A well written article Sir. Always appriciated.

You've covered basic processes that tend to run multuple instances & a few apps that run simultanious processs. So I'm thinking Info on instances not falling within these parameters would logicly begin on the next page right? :-> I just can't seem to find the 'next page' link!

"I have done my homework, knowing that most q's have already been answered somewhere if one bothers to look! But after reading umpteen pages of info, I find nothing I'd not already covered. I've also ran ALL the 'ware/av/etc.. Hijackthis shows nothing new. Reg apps find 'nada'. I've even manually checked Registry..did I say the R word? Rats! "We know a guy once who said the word registry, and three days later he was hit by a bus." (tweakomatic)

Here's my problem: Running Xp HomeEd_sp3. When browsing w IE8, only 1 window open (tabbed browsing,). I show 2/3/4 iexplore.exe entries in Task Manager. I am accessing the web by tether with my cellular phone (samsung sch-r410 on metropcs, Free Internet, Yeah!!), which I would suspect if this were not a new problem. I updated from IE7 about a month ago but only noticed the multiple processes about 10 days ago.

Closing window (all tabs), results in only 1 process closing. Even 'end process tree' closes only the highlighted process. Each instance shows similar CPU and memory usage, handles/thread counts ALL HIGH #'S, I/O writes.. Lets just say they arn't just redundant entries.. Memory usage high yet networking tab shows no unexpl'd activity.

Anyway.. Finally resigned to asking for help, I chose to bother you. I'm hoping that your High Google Ranking is equal to your 'geeky guru-ness' (as she crumples 2 floor, head bowed)...

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Comment from Ron S on 2009-05-27

2009-05-28T00:35:24Z

I am running IE7 on an XP machine & when I have more than one tab open it uses alot of memory, as does the numerous svchost.exe processes. I have 1.5 GB memory on the Sony Vaio, but the TaskManager frequently shows I am using 100%, or very close to it, memory making the computer unuseable. Also, when I shut it down I frequently find programs "hanging" like Outlook, MS Money, etc. Consequently, I frequently will close some programs running in the background, (systray), that I don't want to use, etc. But I still run into problems at times. I think IE6 is less memory intensive then IE7, and I am sorry I upgraded to it. Any suggestions on the 100% memory useage would be greatly appreciated!!!!

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Comment from Michael on 2009-05-21

2009-05-22T03:42:34Z

IE7 does not create a new process for each tab. Neither does IE8. The rules for IE processes changed drastically between IE7 and IE8.

I don't fully understand the rules for IE8, but its definitely not a simple one to one relationship between a tab and a process. For example, Java gets its own process in IE8.

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Comment from RJ on 2009-05-20

2009-05-20T16:45:13Z

IE7 and higher will open a new process for each additional tab that you create, as well. I think it just now makes all windows a new process, for simplicity.

As well, I use Outlook 2003 at my work and it seems to close itself entirely if you use the X button. At least, it won't continue to tie up any files it had open (like PSTs), though it takes a few seconds after the window closes before it really lets go.

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Comment from ryan on 2009-05-19

2009-05-19T20:18:45Z

firefox always has NEW WINDWOWS, it will never open another copy :) sometimes it yells at you to close the existing app first...but only when its not responding

Not quite true. FireFox opens seperate processes for me, for example, when I click on the FireFox shortcut.

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20-May-2009

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Comment from anon- on 2009-05-19

2009-05-19T17:42:51Z

Event viewer.
Multiples that look the same.
Click on either one and PROCESS DOES **NOT** CLOSE.
Try this multiple times, on both even clicking on the 'do you want to close' dialog box - still not close.
Suggestions??

It's unclear what application you're closing - event viewer? It should close, but there are processes that cannot be closed because they are critical to system operation.

- Leo
20-May-2009

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