How do I know which processes to keep or remove on my Windows XP SP2 systems?

When you look at the process list on the Task Manager window, you see some strange process names. But you are not sure if you can remove them. What you need to do is to look at our process checklist below. FYIcenter.com is trying to provide you a quick summary of many commonly known processes with short descriptions and suggestions to keep or remove them.

List of known processes on Windows XP SP2 systems:

Process Name	Suggestion	Company	Usage
csrss.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Client Server Runtime Server Subsystem
DLG.exe	Maybe	BVRP	Digital Line Detection
DVDLauncher.exe	Remove	CyberLink	PowerCinema Resident Program
exec.exe	Maybe	United Online	NetZero Dialup ZCast
explorer.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Windows Explorer
hkcmd.exe	Keep	Intel	Hotkey driver
issch.exe	Remove	InstallShield	InstallShield Update Service Scheduler
lsass.exe	Keep	Microsoft	LSA Shell (Export Version)
NicConfigSvc.exe	Keep	Intel	Internal Network Card Power Management Service
PRONoMgr.exe	Keep	Intel	PRONotifyMgr Module
realplay.exe	Remove	RealNetworks	RealPlayer Tray Bar Application
services.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Services and Controller app
smss.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Windows NT Session Manager
ssdiag.exe	Remove	Sonic	Shared Driver Component
svchost.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
SynTPEnh.exe	Keep	Synaptics	TouchPad Enhancements
SynTPLpr.exe	Keep	Synaptics	TouchPad Driver Helper Application
taskmgr.exe	Remove	Microsoft	Windows TaskManager
tfswctrl.exe	Remove	Sonic	Drive Letter Access Component
wdfmgr.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Windows Driver Foundation Manager
winlogon.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Windows NT Logon Application
wmiprvse.exe	Keep	Microsoft	Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
x1exec.exe	Maybe	NetZero	NetZero HiSpeed Dialup

If you find some interesting processes, please share with us.