you should google processes and determine IF you need them to run, before killing processes
Java.exe should not be seen on your task manager... you may have jqs(java helper) and or jusched(java update checker) running and it would be acceptable to close.
IF Java is running, perhaps it is a hung update? Go to control panel and open the Java console...make sure the box is checked for run/hide console...go to the advanced tab,
and check for updates...run and allow the update if available, IF this is the upgrade to Java 7
it should automatically uninstall Java 6 but may not have run or be running incomplete if you
have never closed all IE and java processes to allow the update to finish...
MsMpEng is the windows firewall - check to make sure you are not running(enabled) 2 different firewalls or antivirus programs...IF you are running another firewall intentionally, disable windows firewall from the security center...
Svchost enables running two independent processes at the same time...it should close
when your machine is only running ONE app, but will appear when new processes load, associated by the Process ID to the new Process...best left alone if NOT understood what it is enabling...
RetroExpress, and Retrospect are a Backup Application, will only load After you authorize incremental backups...change the program settings so YOU control when incremental backups are run/ or disable the program in startups untill you can figgure out the proper process to do so...
Hpqst08 is a add on for your imaging device- this can be disabled via startups, and will or should run when you enable your imaging device...
VidaMonitor is a new one on me - google says its developed by Volvo car manufacturer(possibly a service schedule reminder?) if you are not responsible for it or dont want it being on the machine- google says you should be able to uninstal via add-remove programs
Mitchell.Platform - insufficient info - possible adware possible but unlikely Beauty School connection????
IF you havent already... download and install CCleaner from Piriform - Do NOT set it to run automatically...DO instal a destop ICON so you can run when you desire//You probably also will want to set it NOT to automatically check for updates...but you should do so from time to time...
ON CCleaner >Tools you can clean up your START MENU disable/google what processes are uneccessary for WINDOWS to load and run( generally that is anything NOT Microsoft(MS))
THEN on your Browser of choice - Disable all Add-ons you do not use and ACTUALLY need,
use bookmarks and favorites - NOT Toolbars and Web-Nannys...
The above two should prevent unwanted processes starting, unless some malware happens to sneak onto your machine...So MONITOR what comes up, and try to eliminate what is prompting the process, instead of killing the process, locate it on your computer/see what it is RUNNING UNDER...and change settings/modify settings/ or remove the instigator as appropriate...
