[phillpower2]

Any update for us ravens_creed?

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Indeed, I think I've done a fine job at overcomplicating this next step in an effort to do as much on my own here. While going through the list of programs, two things became apparent. Firstly, there were too many programs that I wasn't sure whether I needed or not, or what they even were. This lead to a lot of Googling to identify many of these programs. Secondly, it became apparent that there were still several programs that need/needed to be uninstalled still. There are others still that I'm on the fence about, but I'm forcing myself to make decisions on them all in this final go-round. A few specific questions for you while I work further at this:

 

1. Is it safe to delete entries in Autoruns that are highlighted yellow as dead links (file not found links), especially the ones that I can identify and know with certainly are not needed anymore/junk?

2. I actually do use WinRAR from time to time still. Not frequently, but it does happen that I need to extract a .rar or .zip file. This is common while I'm experimenting with gaming mods. Nevertheless, if WinRAR is a security risk, or a problematic program for one reason or another, I'm happy to uninstall and proceed without it. Another relic of my old habit days, haha.

[ravens_creed]

Indeed, I think I've done a fine job at overcomplicating this next step in an effort to do as much on my own here. While going through the list of programs, two things became apparent. Firstly, there were too many programs that I wasn't sure whether I needed or not, or what they even were. This lead to a lot of Googling to identify many of these programs. Secondly, it became apparent that there were still several programs that need/needed to be uninstalled still. There are others still that I'm on the fence about, but I'm forcing myself to make decisions on them all in this final go-round. A few specific questions for you while I work further at this:

 

1. Is it safe to delete entries in Autoruns that are highlighted yellow as dead links (file not found links), especially the ones that I can identify and know with certainly are not needed anymore/junk?

2. I actually do use WinRAR from time to time still. Not frequently, but it does happen that I need to extract a .rar or .zip file. This is common while I'm experimenting with gaming mods. Nevertheless, if WinRAR is a security risk, or a problematic program for one reason or another, I'm happy to uninstall and proceed without it. Another relic of my old habit days, haha.

[phillpower2]

Apologies for the delay getting back to you, not been around for a couple of days 

 

In answer to your questions, not all File not found entries can be deleted but if you are 100% certain that you know what something is you can delete it, anything related to Microsoft or your drivers you should leave well alone.

 

The latest versions of WinRAR were ok if downloaded from the official source but too may links took folk to cracked versions that were full of malware, its pretty much obsolete these days.

[ravens_creed]

Ok, I think I've done as much clean-up as I can on my own. It was satisfying. I'll leave the newest Speccy and Autoruns logs below.

There does seem to be a bit of an improvement of the boot-up sequence, but it is still noticeably strained more than it should be. I decided to open up the task manager and monitor the processes. The offending process is unquestionably Service Host: SysMain.

 

Speccy: http://speccy.pirifo...d86z6IjyFpmPWQO

 

Autoruns log:

 

"HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\AlternateShell" "" "" "" "1/30/2020 1:29 AM" ""

+ "cmd.exe" "Windows Command Processor" "(Verified) Microsoft Windows" "c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe" "12/28/1914 1:19 AM" ""

"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" "" "" "" "2/17/2020 1:54 PM" ""

+ "Logitech Download Assistant" "Logitech Download Assistant" "(Verified) Logitech" "c:\windows\system32\logilda.dll" "9/13/2012 5:51 PM" ""

+ "RTHDVCPL" "Realtek HD Audio Manager" "(Verified) Realtek Semiconductor Corp" "c:\program files\realtek\audio\hda\rtkngui64.exe" "6/12/2015 4:17 AM" ""

"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" "" "" "" "2/5/2020 6:58 PM" ""

+ "iSkysoft Helper Compact.exe" "iSkySoft Studio" "(Not verified) iSkySoft" "c:\program files (x86)\common files\iskysoft\iskysoft helper compact\ishelper.exe" "9/11/2014 5:59 AM" ""

"HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" "" "" "" "2/17/2020 1:51 PM" ""

+ "CCleaner Smart Cleaning" "CCleaner" "(Verified) Piriform Software Ltd" "c:\program files\ccleaner\ccleaner64.exe" "10/14/2019 12:14 PM" ""

+ "Google Update" "Google Update Core" "(Verified) Google LLC" "c:\users\paul\appdata\local\google\update\1.3.35.442\googleupdatecore.exe" "1/17/2020 8:48 PM" ""

"HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce" "" "" "" "2/12/2020 11:14 PM" ""

+ "Application Restart #0" "Google Chrome" "(Verified) Google LLC" "c:\users\paul\appdata\local\google\chrome\application\chrome.exe" "1/15/2020 5:54 PM" ""

"HKLM\Software\Classes\Directory\Background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:36 PM" ""

+ "NvCplDesktopContext" "NVIDIA Display Shell Extension" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\windows\system32\nvshext.dll" "1/29/2020 6:46 PM" ""

"HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\Folder\Shellex\ColumnHandlers" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:36 PM" ""

+ "PDF Shell Extension" "PDF Shell Extension" "(Verified) Adobe Systems, Incorporated" "c:\program files (x86)\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\pdfshell.dll" "5/11/2013 4:34 AM" ""

"Task Scheduler" "" "" "" "" ""

+ "\Adobe Flash Player NPAPI Notifier" "Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 31.0 r0" "(Verified) Adobe Systems Incorporated" "c:\windows\syswow64\macromed\flash\flashutil32_31_0_0_108_plugin.exe" "8/27/2018 2:57 PM" ""

+ "\CCleanerSkipUAC" "CCleaner" "(Verified) Piriform Software Ltd" "c:\program files\ccleaner\ccleaner.exe" "10/14/2019 12:11 PM" ""

X "\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1768769468-2167646789-3596489033-1000Core" "Google Installer" "(Verified) Google Inc" "c:\users\paul\appdata\local\google\update\googleupdate.exe" "8/21/2015 9:13 PM" ""

+ "\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1768769468-2167646789-3596489033-1000Core1d257e4ad709854" "Google Installer" "(Verified) Google Inc" "c:\users\paul\appdata\local\google\update\googleupdate.exe" "8/21/2015 9:13 PM" ""

X "\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1768769468-2167646789-3596489033-1000UA" "Google Installer" "(Verified) Google Inc" "c:\users\paul\appdata\local\google\update\googleupdate.exe" "8/21/2015 9:13 PM" ""

+ "\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1768769468-2167646789-3596489033-1000UA1d257e4ad8b460a" "Google Installer" "(Verified) Google Inc" "c:\users\paul\appdata\local\google\update\googleupdate.exe" "8/21/2015 9:13 PM" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ActivateWindowsSearch" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ConfigureInternetTimeService" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\DispatchRecoveryTasks" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ehDRMInit" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\InstallPlayReady" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\mcupdate" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcupdate" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\mcupdate_scheduled" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcupdate" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\MediaCenterRecoveryTask" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcupdate.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ObjectStoreRecoveryTask" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcupdate.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\OCURActivate" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\OCURDiscovery" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscovery" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscoveryW1" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscoveryW2" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

X "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PeriodicScanRetry" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\MCUpdate.exe" "" ""

X "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PvrRecoveryTask" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcupdate.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PvrScheduleTask" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcupdate.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\RecordingRestart" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehrec" "" ""

X "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\RegisterSearch" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ReindexSearchRoot" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\SqlLiteRecoveryTask" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\mcupdate.exe" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\StartRecording" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehrec" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\UpdateRecordPath" "" "" "File not found: C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehPrivJob.exe" "" ""

X "\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\WindowsParentalControls" "" "" "File not found: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wpcumi.dll" "" ""

X "\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\WindowsParentalControlsMigration" "" "" "File not found: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wpcmig.dll" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\SMB\UninstallSMB1ClientTask" "" "" "File not found: Unrestricted" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\SMB\UninstallSMB1ServerTask" "" "" "File not found: Unrestricted" "" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Cache Maintenance" "Microsoft Malware Protection Command Line Utility" "(Not verified) Microsoft Corporation" "c:\programdata\microsoft\windows defender\platform\4.18.2001.7-0\mpcmdrun.exe" "9/18/1961 10:55 AM" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Cleanup" "Microsoft Malware Protection Command Line Utility" "(Not Verified) Microsoft Corporation" "c:\programdata\microsoft\windows defender\platform\4.18.2001.7-0\mpcmdrun.exe" "9/18/1961 10:55 AM" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Scheduled Scan" "Microsoft Malware Protection Command Line Utility" "(Not Verified) Microsoft Corporation" "c:\programdata\microsoft\windows defender\platform\4.18.2001.7-0\mpcmdrun.exe" "9/18/1961 10:55 AM" ""

+ "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Verification" "Microsoft Malware Protection Command Line Utility" "(Not Verified) Microsoft Corporation" "c:\programdata\microsoft\windows defender\platform\4.18.2001.7-0\mpcmdrun.exe" "9/18/1961 10:55 AM" ""

+ "\NvBatteryBoostCheckOnLogon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA Container" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvcontainer\nvcontainer.exe" "9/24/2019 12:05 PM" ""

+ "\NvDriverUpdateCheckDaily_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA Container" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvcontainer\nvcontainer.exe" "9/24/2019 12:05 PM" ""

+ "\NVIDIA GeForce Experience SelfUpdate_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA GeForce Experience" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvidia geforce experience\nvidia geforce experience.exe" "12/8/2019 11:48 PM" ""

+ "\NvNodeLauncher_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA nodejs launcher" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files (x86)\nvidia corporation\nvnode\nvnodejslauncher.exe" "12/8/2019 9:35 AM" ""

+ "\NvProfileUpdaterDaily_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA driver profile updater" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\update core\nvprofileupdater64.exe" "12/5/2019 4:40 PM" ""

+ "\NvProfileUpdaterOnLogon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA driver profile updater" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\update core\nvprofileupdater64.exe" "12/5/2019 4:40 PM" ""

+ "\NvTmRep_CrashReport1_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA crash and telemetry reporter" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvbackend\nvtmrep.exe" "12/5/2019 4:47 PM" ""

+ "\NvTmRep_CrashReport2_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA crash and telemetry reporter" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvbackend\nvtmrep.exe" "12/5/2019 4:47 PM" ""

+ "\NvTmRep_CrashReport3_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA crash and telemetry reporter" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvbackend\nvtmrep.exe" "12/5/2019 4:47 PM" ""

+ "\NvTmRep_CrashReport4_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}" "NVIDIA crash and telemetry reporter" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvbackend\nvtmrep.exe" "12/5/2019 4:47 PM" ""

X "\{91E779AD-BA64-409F-8CB8-CEC7E8DE7045}" "" "" "File not found: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{C0698BDA-0D29-40EE-8570-A31106DF9AB1}\setup.exe" "" ""

"HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services" "" "" "" "2/17/2020 3:45 PM" ""

+ "AdobeARMservice" "Adobe Acrobat Update Service: Adobe Acrobat Updater keeps your Adobe software up to date." "(Verified) Adobe Systems, Incorporated" "c:\program files (x86)\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\armsvc.exe" "12/19/2014 11:43 AM" ""

+ "AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc" "Adobe Flash Player Update Service: This service keeps your Adobe Flash Player installation up to date with the latest enhancements and security fixes." "(Verified) Adobe Systems Incorporated" "c:\windows\syswow64\macromed\flash\flashplayerupdateservice.exe" "8/27/2018 2:58 PM" ""

+ "DigitalWave.Update.Service" "Digital Wave Update Service: Digital Wave Update Service" "(Verified) Digital Wave Ltd" "c:\program files (x86)\common files\dvdvideosoft\lib\app_updater.exe" "7/8/2019 2:50 AM" ""

+ "ICCS" "Intel® Integrated Clock Controller Service - Intel® ICCS: Intel® Integrated Clock Controller Service - Intel® ICCS" "(Verified) Intel Corporation - Intel® Management Engine Firmware" "c:\program files (x86)\intel\intel® integrated clock controller service\iccproxy.exe" "1/2/2013 8:10 PM" ""

+ "Intel® Capability Licensing Service Interface" "Intel® Capability Licensing Service Interface: Version: 1.27.798.1" "(Not verified) Intel® Corporation" "c:\program files\intel\icls client\heciserver.exe" "2/13/2013 6:46 AM" ""

+ "Intel® Capability Licensing Service TCP IP Interface" "Intel® Capability Licensing Service TCP IP Interface: Version: 1.27.798.1" "(Verified) Intel® Trusted Connect Service" "c:\program files\intel\icls client\socketheciserver.exe" "2/13/2013 6:47 AM" ""

+ "Intel® ME Service" "Intel® ME Service: Intel® Manageability Engine Service (Intel® ME Service)" "(Verified) Intel Corporation - Intel® Management Engine Firmware" "c:\program files (x86)\intel\intel® management engine components\fwservice\intelmefwservice.exe" "4/18/2013 3:44 PM" ""

+ "iumsvc" "Intel® Update Manager: Intel® Update Manager helps you keep your system up-to-date." "(Verified) Intel® Update Manager" "c:\program files (x86)\intel\intel® update manager\bin\iumsvc.exe" "7/1/2015 6:03 PM" ""

+ "jhi_service" "Intel® Dynamic Application Loader Host Interface Service: Intel® Dynamic Application Loader Host Interface Service - Allows applications to access the local Intel ® DAL" "(Verified) Intel Corporation - Intel® Management Engine Firmware" "c:\program files (x86)\intel\intel® management engine components\dal\jhi_service.exe" "5/16/2013 4:02 PM" ""

+ "LMS" "Intel® Management and Security Application Local Management Service: Intel® Management and Security Application Local Management Service - Provides OS-related Intel® ME functionality." "(Verified) Intel Corporation - Software and Firmware Products" "c:\program files (x86)\intel\intel® management engine components\lms\lms.exe" "4/18/2013 3:53 PM" ""

+ "NvContainerLocalSystem" "NVIDIA LocalSystem Container: Container service for NVIDIA root features" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvcontainer\nvcontainer.exe" "9/24/2019 12:05 PM" ""

+ "NvContainerNetworkService" "NVIDIA NetworkService Container: Container service for NVIDIA network features" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvcontainer\nvcontainer.exe" "9/24/2019 12:05 PM" ""

+ "NVDisplay.ContainerLocalSystem" "NVIDIA Display Container LS: Container service for NVIDIA root features" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\display.nvcontainer\nvdisplay.container.exe" "9/8/2019 11:34 PM" ""

+ "Origin Client Service" "Origin Client Service: OriginClientService" "(Verified) Electronic Arts, Inc." "c:\program files (x86)\origin\originclientservice.exe" "2/4/2020 4:01 PM" ""

+ "Origin Web Helper Service" "Origin Web Helper Service: OriginWebHelperService" "(Verified) Electronic Arts, Inc." "c:\program files (x86)\origin\originwebhelperservice.exe" "2/4/2020 4:01 PM" ""

+ "Qualcomm Atheros Killer Service" "Qualcomm Atheros Killer Service: Controls the Qualcomm Atheros Killer NIC functionality. This service must be started in order for the features presented in the Performance Suite to be active." "" "c:\program files\qualcomm atheros\killer network manager\bfnservice.exe" "5/7/2013 11:41 AM" ""

+ "RunSwUSB" "RunSwUSB: " "(Verified) Realtek Semiconductor Corp" "c:\windows\runsw.exe" "4/14/2014 9:36 PM" ""

+ "Steam Client Service" "Steam Client Service: Steam Client Service monitors and updates Steam content" "(Verified) Valve" "c:\program files (x86)\common files\steam\steamservice.exe" "2/11/2020 2:27 PM" ""

+ "WdNisSvc" "Windows Defender Antivirus Network Inspection Service: Helps guard against intrusion attempts targeting known and newly discovered vulnerabilities in network protocols" "(Not verified) Microsoft Corporation" "c:\programdata\microsoft\windows defender\platform\4.18.2001.7-0\nissrv.exe" "10/8/1913 5:18 AM" ""

+ "WinDefend" "Windows Defender Antivirus Service: Helps protect users from malware and other potentially unwanted software" "(Not verified) Microsoft Corporation" "c:\programdata\microsoft\windows defender\platform\4.18.2001.7-0\msmpeng.exe" "2/3/2018 5:39 AM" ""

"HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services" "" "" "" "2/17/2020 3:45 PM" ""

+ "BfLwf" "Qualcomm Atheros Bandwidth Control: Qualcomm Atheros Bandwidth Control" "(Verified) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc." "c:\windows\system32\drivers\bflwfx64.sys" "6/14/2012 11:01 AM" ""

+ "iaLPSSi_GPIO" "Intel® Serial IO GPIO Controller Driver: Intel® Serial IO GPIO Controller Driver" "(Verified) Intel Corporation - Client Components Group" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\ialpssi_gpio.sys" "2/2/2015 4:00 AM" ""

+ "IntcAzAudAddService" "Service for Realtek HD Audio (WDM): Realtek® High Definition Audio Function Driver" "(Verified) Realtek Semiconductor Corp" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\rtkvhd64.sys" "6/16/2015 5:55 AM" ""

+ "ISCT" "Intel® Smart Connect Technology Device Driver: Intel® Smart Connect Technology Device Driver" "(Verified) Intel® Smart Connect software" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\isctd64.sys" "11/27/2012 2:52 PM" ""

+ "MBfilt" "MBfilt: Creative Audio Driver" "(Verified) Creative Labs Inc" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbfilt64.sys" "7/30/2009 10:40 PM" ""

+ "MEIx64" "Intel® Management Engine Interface : Intel® Management Engine Interface" "(Verified) Intel Corporation - Intel® Management Engine Firmware" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\hecix64.sys" "12/17/2012 2:32 PM" ""

+ "NTIOLib_1_0_4" "NTIOLib_1_0_4: NTIOLib" "(Verified) Micro-Star Int'l Co. Ltd." "c:\program files (x86)\msi\live update 5\ntiolib_x64.sys" "10/20/2010 1:45 AM" ""

+ "NVHDA" "Service for NVIDIA High Definition Audio Driver: NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\nvhda64v.sys" "11/28/2013 8:38 AM" ""

+ "nvlddmkm" "nvlddmkm: NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 442.19 " "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\windows\system32\driverstore\filerepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_9e532b5f619dc909\nvlddmkm.sys" "1/29/2020 6:44 PM" ""

+ "NvStreamKms" "NVIDIA KMS: Nvidia Streaming Kernel Service" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\nvstreamsrv\nvstreamkms.sys" "6/25/2018 6:52 PM" ""

+ "nvvad_WaveExtensible" "NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM): NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\nvvad64v.sys" "3/14/2019 3:58 AM" ""

+ "nvvhci" "NVVHCI Enumerator Service: Virtual USB Host Controller driver" "(Verified) NVIDIA Corporation" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\nvvhci.sys" "8/16/2018 3:01 PM" ""

+ "USBAAPL64" "Apple Mobile USB Driver: Apple Mobile Device USB Driver" "(Not verified) Apple, Inc." "c:\windows\system32\drivers\usbaapl64.sys" "7/15/2014 12:30 PM" ""

"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Font Drivers" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:36 PM" ""

+ "Adobe Type Manager" "" "" "File not found: atmfd.dll" "" ""

"HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32" "" "" "" "11/15/2019 1:45 PM" ""

+ "msacm.ac3acm" "AC-3 ACM Codec" "(Not verified) fccHandler" "c:\windows\system32\ac3acm.acm" "7/21/2012 11:55 AM" ""

+ "VIDC.LAGS" "Lagarith" "(Not verified)  " "c:\windows\system32\lagarith.dll" "12/7/2011 7:37 PM" ""

+ "VIDC.X264" "x264vfw - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec" "(Not verified) x264vfw project" "c:\windows\system32\x264vfw64.dll" "7/30/2017 5:50 AM" ""

+ "VIDC.XVID" "" "" "c:\windows\system32\xvidvfw.dll" "1/28/2018 10:19 AM" ""

"HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32" "" "" "" "11/15/2019 1:45 PM" ""

+ "msacm.ac3acm" "AC-3 ACM Codec" "(Not verified) fccHandler" "c:\windows\syswow64\ac3acm.acm" "7/21/2012 11:54 AM" ""

+ "VIDC.FFDS" "ffdshow VFW" "" "c:\windows\syswow64\ff_vfw.dll" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "VIDC.LAGS" "Lagarith" "(Not verified)  " "c:\windows\syswow64\lagarith.dll" "12/7/2011 7:32 PM" ""

+ "VIDC.X264" "x264vfw - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec" "(Not verified) x264vfw project" "c:\windows\syswow64\x264vfw.dll" "7/30/2017 5:50 AM" ""

+ "VIDC.XVID" "" "" "c:\windows\syswow64\xvidvfw.dll" "1/28/2018 10:19 AM" ""

"HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\{083863F1-70DE-11d0-BD40-00A0C911CE86}\Instance" "" "" "" "1/19/2020 7:18 PM" ""

+ "DirectVobSub" "VobSub & TextSub filter for DirectShow/VirtualDub/Avisynth" "(Not verified) xy-VSFilter Team" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\directvobsub64\vsfilter.dll" "10/21/2019 9:56 AM" ""

+ "DirectVobSub (auto-loading version)" "VobSub & TextSub filter for DirectShow/VirtualDub/Avisynth" "(Not Verified) xy-VSFilter Team" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\directvobsub64\vsfilter.dll" "10/21/2019 9:56 AM" ""

+ "ffdshow Audio Processor" "DirectShow and VFW video and audio decoding/encoding/processing filter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\ffdshow64\ffdshow.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "ffdshow raw video filter" "DirectShow and VFW video and audio decoding/encoding/processing filter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\ffdshow64\ffdshow.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "ffdshow subtitles filter" "DirectShow and VFW video and audio decoding/encoding/processing filter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\ffdshow64\ffdshow.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "Haali Matroska Muxer" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.x64.ax" "4/14/2013 5:30 AM" ""

+ "Haali Media Splitter" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.x64.ax" "4/14/2013 5:30 AM" ""

+ "Haali Media Splitter (AR)" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.x64.ax" "4/14/2013 5:30 AM" ""

+ "Haali Simple Media Splitter" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.x64.ax" "4/14/2013 5:30 AM" ""

+ "Haali Video Renderer" "" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\dxr.x64.dll" "4/14/2013 5:07 AM" ""

+ "Haali Video Sink" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.x64.ax" "4/14/2013 5:30 AM" ""

+ "LAV Audio Decoder" "LAV Audio Decoder - DirectShow Audio Decoder" "(Not verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\lav64\lavaudio.ax" "11/5/2019 10:10 AM" ""

+ "LAV Splitter" "LAV Splitter - DirectShow Media Splitter" "(Not verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\lav64\lavsplitter.ax" "11/5/2019 10:11 AM" ""

+ "LAV Splitter Source" "LAV Splitter - DirectShow Media Splitter" "(Not Verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\lav64\lavsplitter.ax" "11/5/2019 10:11 AM" ""

+ "LAV Video Decoder" "LAV Video Decoder - DirectShow Video Decoder" "(Not verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\lav64\lavvideo.ax" "11/5/2019 10:11 AM" ""

+ "madVR" "madshi's D3D9 based video renderer" "(Verified) Systemsoftware Mathias Rauen (Mathias Rauen)" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\madvr\madvr64.ax" "9/29/2018 5:46 AM" ""

+ "XySubFilter" "XySubFilter for MadVR" "(Not verified) xy-VSFilter Team" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\xysubfilter64\xysubfilter.dll" "10/2/2019 8:02 AM" ""

+ "XySubFilterAutoLoader" "XySubFilter for MadVR" "(Not Verified) xy-VSFilter Team" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\xysubfilter64\xysubfilter.dll" "10/2/2019 8:02 AM" ""

"HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\CLSID\{083863F1-70DE-11d0-BD40-00A0C911CE86}\Instance" "" "" "" "1/19/2020 7:18 PM" ""

+ "DC-Bass Source" "BASS based DirectShow™ Audio Decoder" "(Not verified) http://www.dsp-worx.de" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\dcbass\dcbasssourcemod.ax" "6/19/1992 5:22 PM" ""

+ "ffdshow Audio Processor" "DirectShow and VFW video and audio decoding/encoding/processing filter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\ffdshow\ffdshow.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "ffdshow raw video filter" "DirectShow and VFW video and audio decoding/encoding/processing filter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\ffdshow\ffdshow.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "ffdshow subtitles filter" "DirectShow and VFW video and audio decoding/encoding/processing filter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\ffdshow\ffdshow.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "Haali Matroska Muxer" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.ax" "4/14/2013 5:00 AM" ""

+ "Haali Media Splitter" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.ax" "4/14/2013 5:00 AM" ""

+ "Haali Media Splitter (AR)" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.ax" "4/14/2013 5:00 AM" ""

+ "Haali Simple Media Splitter" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.ax" "4/14/2013 5:00 AM" ""

+ "Haali Video Renderer" "" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\dxr.dll" "4/14/2013 4:59 AM" ""

+ "Haali Video Sink" "Haali Media Splitter" "" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\haali\splitter.ax" "4/14/2013 5:00 AM" ""

+ "LAV Audio Decoder" "LAV Audio Decoder - DirectShow Audio Decoder" "(Not verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\lav\lavaudio.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "LAV Splitter" "LAV Splitter - DirectShow Media Splitter" "(Not verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\lav\lavsplitter.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "LAV Splitter Source" "LAV Splitter - DirectShow Media Splitter" "(Not Verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\lav\lavsplitter.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "LAV Video Decoder" "LAV Video Decoder - DirectShow Video Decoder" "(Not verified) 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\lav\lavvideo.ax" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "madVR" "madshi's D3D9 based video renderer" "(Verified) Systemsoftware Mathias Rauen (Mathias Rauen)" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\madvr\madvr.ax" "9/29/2018 5:47 AM" ""

+ "VSFilter" "VobSub & TextSub filter for DirectShow/VirtualDub/Avisynth" "(Not verified) MPC-HC Team" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\vsfilter.dll" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "VSFilter (auto-loading version)" "VobSub & TextSub filter for DirectShow/VirtualDub/Avisynth" "(Not Verified) MPC-HC Team" "c:\program files (x86)\freecodecpack\vsfilter.dll" "12/31/1969 7:00 PM" ""

+ "XySubFilter" "XySubFilter for MadVR" "(Not verified) xy-VSFilter Team" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\xysubfilter\xysubfilter.dll" "10/2/2019 8:06 AM" ""

+ "XySubFilterAutoLoader" "XySubFilter for MadVR" "(Not Verified) xy-VSFilter Team" "c:\program files (x86)\k-lite codec pack\filters\xysubfilter\xysubfilter.dll" "10/2/2019 8:06 AM" ""

"HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\KnownDlls" "" "" "" "3/18/2019 11:53 PM" ""

+ "_wow64cpu" "" "" "c:\windows\syswow64\wow64cpu.dll" "" ""

+ "_wowarmhw" "" "" "c:\windows\system32\wowarmhw.dll" "" ""

+ "_wowarmhw" "" "" "c:\windows\syswow64\wowarmhw.dll" "" ""

+ "_xtajit" "" "" "c:\windows\system32\xtajit.dll" "" ""

+ "_xtajit" "" "" "c:\windows\syswow64\xtajit.dll" "" ""

+ "wow64" "" "" "c:\windows\syswow64\wow64.dll" "" ""

+ "wow64win" "" "" "c:\windows\syswow64\wow64win.dll" "" ""

"HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GpExtensions" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:36 PM" ""

+ "{6cfb9c5c-138e-4bb3-8a3d-d5383e910e57}" "Remote Desktop Protocol Group Policy Extension" "(Not verified) Microsoft Corporation" "c:\windows\system32\rdpgrouppolicyextension.dll" "5/5/2014 5:18 PM" ""

"HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors" "" "" "" "11/16/2019 12:37 PM" ""

+ "HP 5D12 Status Monitor" "Print Status Language Monitor" "(Verified) Hewlett Packard" "c:\windows\system32\hpinksts5d12lm.dll" "9/12/2012 7:24 AM" ""

+ "HP be2a Status Monitor" "Print Status Language Monitor" "(Verified) Hewlett Packard" "c:\windows\system32\hpinkstsbe2alm.dll" "6/1/2018 8:49 AM" ""

"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\PowerPoint\Addins" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:45 PM" ""

X "{3A7CAEBB-C5C3-4EFF-ADDF-C32663BDF8DA}" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:45 PM" ""

"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\Word\Addins" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:45 PM" ""

X "{C580A1B2-5915-4DC3-BE93-8A51F4CAB320}" "" "" "" "10/5/2019 12:45 PM" ""

[phillpower2]

You have high memory usage for a computer that is not under any load;

 

Physical Memory

Memory Usage: 44 %

 

You should disable all non important programs in Autoruns, Adobe, CCleaner, Logitech Download Assistant, Skysoft etc, the only things that should not be disabled are Windows and driver entries, ideally no third party programs should be set to load on boot as they will slow down boot times.

[ravens_creed]

- Could it be because I only have 8 GB of memory? I've often wondered if it would be a worthwhile investment to double that. 

- All of the programs you mentioned above are indeed disabled on startup. Only the Google Update Core and Windows Security notification icon are enabled. I can disable them as well if you think so.I also wonder if the Logitech Download Assistant (associated with my mouse is my best guess) and the iSkysoft Helper could be deleted entirely?

- I have noticed for a while now that when I close Chrome (my primary browser), my memory usage gets cut in half. Chrome is somehow a major offender on my system for memory hogging right now. 

 

Cheers again! 

Edited by ravens_creed, 19 February 2020 - 04:10 PM.

[phillpower2]

There is nothing wrong with the RAM other than it is not the fastest that is compatible with your CPU and MB, when built DDR3 1600MHz RAM should have been used as opposed to the present 1333MHz RAM which btw is shown to be working as it should;

 

RAM

8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24) what this means, 2 X 666MHz which = 1332MHz.

 

Google should not be allowed to run on boot but as previously advised anything to do with Windows and drivers should be.

 

Chrome can suffer from memory leaks, as a temporary measure, uninstall Chrome and keep Edge as the browser, even if you do not use it, see how things go for an hour or so.

 

Something that I did notice in Speccy;

 

Power Profile

Active power scheme: High performance

 

I suggest is that you change the Windows Power Plan to Balanced, High Performance is a form of overclocking that is known to cause stability and overheating issues and the setting should only be used for gaming type notebooks that have a discrete GPU that needs the extra power.

[ravens_creed]

Success!

 

I disabled the Google Core Updater from Startup and changed the power plan from performance over to balanced. I also removed a few extensions from Chrome to slim it down some.

The overall effect was prominent on reboot. The computer "settled down" as it were in a reasonable manner, rather than straining itself to the max for a prolonged time after reboot. The most taxing process was still unquestionably "Service Host: SysMain", but seemed to do its thing in a "normal" fashion for the first time in dare I say years, if not months. Chrome also seems to use 4-8% less memory than before after removing a few extensions. It may still be leaking memory, but it isn't noticeably intrusive or taxing as it once was.

 

I'm content with where things stand on this issue. If you think we are good to proceed, I'm ready to tackle the other issue of losing my internet connection on every reboot. 

 

 

Thanks again! This has been thus far very helpful and informative.

[phillpower2]

Chrome can suffer from memory leaks, as a temporary measure, uninstall Chrome and keep Edge as the browser, even if you do not use it, see how things go for an hour or so.

 

 

Did you do this, the purpose for doing so was twofold, checking for both a memory leak and how the internet connection performed without Chrome being present at all, a plug/extension within Chrome could be causing connectivity problems.

 

You are welcome 

[phillpower2]

Any update for us ravens_creed?

[ravens_creed]

Alright, I finally got around to it last night. The results weren't great, unfortunately. After uninstalling Chrome, I rebooted. Upon reboot, it was evident that the hard disk was spinning wildly out of control again. Once again, the task manager would indicate that "Service Host:SysMain" is the culprit. Furthermore, the internet connectivity issue wasn't resolved, that is, upon reboot, I still had to reset the router (always a hard reset, unplugging the power, waiting for 10 seconds and then plugging the power back in). To make matters even worse, I lost sound on reboot this time as well. Strangely, that problem was solved simply by moving my DAC into another USB port. The previous USB port that the DAC was in read a USB key fine when I tried, so I'm not entirely sure why it didn't want to read the DAC anymore. It could be a hardware/port issue, but I'm not certain. I have since reinstalled Chrome, and that is where things stand. 

[ravens_creed]

Going forward, how about we focus on the internet connectivity issue. I can deal with the service host:sysmain process on my own. There are enough fixes out there for it. 

[ravens_creed]

Now even after I reboot the router the internet doesn't always come back. No idea what's going on at this point. Very frustrating. 

[ravens_creed]

... or whatever you'd like to work on. I hope all is well. 

Edited by ravens_creed, 23 March 2020 - 02:59 PM.

[ravens_creed]

I spoke with the mod and he has moved on. This thread can be closed and archived.