[1rudeboy]

In a related theme, I have something that starts to run in the background every evening. I've tried Task Manager, Window Defender, checked all my settings. I have no idea what it is. I know it is not spyware, or another program I've installed checking for updates . . . all are set to "manual." How the heck do I find out what it is?

[jdm]

Start > Run > Type msconfig > Hit OK or Enter > System Config Utility will pop up > Click the "Startup" tab > Uncheck anything you don't need. You probably have quite a few things checked that you don't need running. Most folks do.