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Program Sleuth Documentation |
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This page is used to document the features and functionality of Program Sleuth,
a software application designed to make it easy to find out what's really
running on your computer.
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 Registration
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This button is only visible when you are running the program in demonstration
mode. Demonstration (demo) mode allows you to use the fully
functional Program Sleuth for a limited time. After that time period
has expired you will be required to purchase a key to continue to use Program
Sleuth.
You may purchase a key by pushing the lock button which will then allow
you to the enter a valid key or you can use the "Buy Now!" button which will
bring you to the web page with direction on how to purchase Program Sleuth.
After entering a valid key you will no longer see the lock button and you will
no longer see the dialog on startup asking you to enter a key.
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 Help Button |
This button brings up help for Program Sleuth. If you are connected to
the internet you will be sent to a web page providing you with up-to-date help
and other useful tips.
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| Visible Programs |
This is a list of programs that have windows you can see and are usually
visible on the taskbar. Each program is listed as a single row. The
columns of a row are defined as the following:
 - This button will kill the program
running on a given row.
 - This button will give you
information on what a program is and provide you links on how it might be
effecting your computer. NOTE: You must be connected to
the internet for this feature to work.
Speed - The top red bar represents how much of the processor speed the program
is using at the moment. The bottom green bar represents how much of the memory
on the machine (RAM) the program is taking up.
If you right click on the "Visible Programs" title box you will get a pop-up
menu allowing you to copy the displayed programs to the clip board. You
can then paste them into an e-mail if you have support issues.
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| Hidden Programs |
This is a list of programs that are running but don't have any visible
windows. Most of the hidden programs are for normal system use such
as video drivers, but often programs that are misbehaving or even
virus will be hidden like this. Program Sleuth by default hides many
of common safe ones (see "Hide Normal System Programs:).
Each program is listed as a single row. The columns of a row are
defined as the following:
- This button will kill the program
running on a given row.
- This button will give you
information on what this program is and provide you links on how it might be
effecting your computer. NOTE: You must be connected to
the internet for this feature to work.
Speed - The top red bar represents how much of the processor speed the program
is using at the moment. The bottom green bar represents how much of the memory
on the machine (RAM) the program is taking up.
If you right click on the "Hidden Programs" title box you will get a pop-up
menu allowing you to copy the displayed programs to the clip board. You
can then paste them into an e-mail if you have support issues.
If you double click on a program or service you will get even more detailed
information on the program and the ability to add new programs to Program
Sleuths "Normal System" list.
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| Hide Normal System Programs |
This option when checked hides all the known common and safe
programs that are part of the operating system, allowing you to clearly see any
new or unusual program activity. By default this is checked.
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 Close Button |
This button closes Program Sleuth when pressed.
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| TIPS |
1. If you don't know what a control on Program
Sleuth does, place your mouse over the unknown control . A friendly
pop-up window will tell you what it is.
2. If your system is still running slow and none of the
visible programs appear to be using much of the computers speed uncheck "Hide
Normal System Programs" it's possible a known driver is misbehaving or has been
corrupted by a virus. If any of the programs speed bars remain
consistently large that is your likely suspect.
3. If after windows starts up a killed program reappears
and you still want it removed you will have to use the information button and
read how to permanently remove the program from your system. Program
Sleuth can only point you to problem programs. Because of the many ways
programs can be launched on startup the current version of Program Sleuth can
not permantly remove suspicious programs from starting after the machine has
been turned off.
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Currently Known Programs
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