Stop a process running all the time.

dtech10 · 26-Dec-2003, 10:34 AM #1

Hi
How do I write a batch or script file to stop a process, instead of opening Task Manger and stoping the process manually.
I need the process to startup but don't need it running all the time.
Thanks

Rockn · 26-Dec-2003, 11:13 AM #2

What OS are you running??

dtech10 · 26-Dec-2003, 04:17 PM #3

Thanks for replying Rockn

I running WinXp Pro

Rockn · 26-Dec-2003, 04:48 PM #4

In XP Pro they are called services. you can create a batch file you can run from the desktop using the "net stop service_name". What is the particular service you are trying to stop and start?

dtech10 · 26-Dec-2003, 10:13 PM #5

Hi Rockn
It's not one on XP own processes, it is an anti-thieft software package that dials home if stolen or at a certain time of day or when the system is rebooted.
I want to stop it running ater the system boots up ok.
It inteferes with my ISP dialer software, until I stop in running in task manager.
it's name is etph3.exe, if thats of any help.

thanks again.

Rockn · 27-Dec-2003, 09:57 AM #6

Does it show up as a running service in the admin console? If it's not you could create a service for it using C++ and start and stop is as mentioned earlier. Does it start from the Windows startup or a registry entry under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run key?

pincmonkey · 27-Dec-2003, 05:00 PM #7

move the file

if it keeps coming back.. delete it! or make a batch file like this:
del C:\blah\blah\blah\blah.exe

dtech10 · 28-Dec-2003, 08:53 AM #8

Hi Rockn

Yes if doe's start from the registy in that directory.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

I not familar with the code of c++, but I do know some C and VBasic.

thanks again

Mosaic1 · 29-Dec-2003, 10:42 PM #9

You have XP Pro, you can use taskkill.

Create a batch and use that when you want to kill it.
taskkill /IM etph3.exe

You could even create a batch which runs the taskkill and then dials your ISP.

Mosaic1 · 29-Dec-2003, 10:43 PM **#10**

If you want to force it to terminate use the /f switch too.

Mosaic1 · 29-Dec-2003, 10:45 PM **#11**

If you like, you can also kill it by putting the batch in the startup Folder. You might even time it using a script. After two or three minutes it runs taskkill. However you like.

dtech10 · 08-Jan-2004, 06:39 PM **#12**

works a treat.

Thanks to all for your help.
Have a Happy New Year.

Mosaic1 · 09-Jan-2004, 02:25 AM **#13**

dtech10,
You're welcome. Happy New Year to you too.

Mo

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