Vista - No description on processes, should I be worried?

**Decoman** · 12-04-2008

I have an updated Vista x64 Sp1 install (english, OEM), and have noticed for a long time that several of the processes in my task manager have no description. I cannot help wondering if this is normal or not.

The following processes have no description in my task manager.
csrss.exe
pen_tablet.exe (wacom bamboo black)
Ati2evxx.exe (looks like some Ati process)
wisptis.exe
winlogon.exe

Why are there no descriptions? This leaves me with a bad impression of Vista.

**Airbot** · 12-04-2008

It's normal decoman. Normal windows processes. ATI has to do with ATI graphics card. You can use a program like process explorer to maybe see some more info but probably not on a lot. Or you can look at services, start menu-control panel-administrative tools-services to look at some processes but I wouldn't mess with any windows processes unless you are absolutely sure about it as a danger or something.
Run a malware scan if you're worried about it.
Process Explorer

**barman58** · 12-04-2008

Hi decoman,

As airbot says, I wouldn't be to worried. The descriptions in the task manager depends on whoever writes the code including them, Microsoft are normally pretty good with this but 3rd party code writers often don't include the information.

You can google the process name if you are unsure of it's function as this will usually provide some information

**Brink** · 12-04-2008

Hi Decoman,

In addition to the other posts, whenever you're not sure what program a process is for, you can search it on Google to help find out.

12-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
Decoman Vista Ultimate x64 sp1 26 posts	No description on processes, should I be worried? I have an updated Vista x64 Sp1 install (english, OEM), and have noticed for a long time that several of the processes in my task manager have no description. I cannot help wondering if this is normal or not. The following processes have no description in my task manager. csrss.exe pen_tablet.exe (wacom bamboo black) Ati2evxx.exe (looks like some Ati process) wisptis.exe winlogon.exe Why are there no descriptions? This leaves me with a bad impression of Vista.
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,657 posts	Re: No description on processes, should I be worried? It's normal decoman. Normal windows processes. ATI has to do with ATI graphics card. You can use a program like process explorer to maybe see some more info but probably not on a lot. Or you can look at services, start menu-control panel-administrative tools-services to look at some processes but I wouldn't mess with any windows processes unless you are absolutely sure about it as a danger or something. Run a malware scan if you're worried about it. Process Explorer Last edited by Airbot; 12-04-2008 at 05:11 PM..
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: No description on processes, should I be worried? Hi decoman, As airbot says, I wouldn't be to worried. The descriptions in the task manager depends on whoever writes the code including them, Microsoft are normally pretty good with this but 3rd party code writers often don't include the information. You can google the process name if you are unsure of it's function as this will usually provide some information
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,014 posts	Re: No description on processes, should I be worried? Hi Decoman, In addition to the other posts, whenever you're not sure what program a process is for, you can search it on Google to help find out.
My System Specs

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Worried about computer temperature during winter	Overclocking & Cooling
QTimes and iTunes - worried with these uploads	Vista General
Sorry but worried about power waste?	Vista hardware & devices
Cosidering Vista, Worried about Software Issues	Vista installation & setup
New to Vista, worried about security	Vista security