These programs start when you first turn on your computer and stay in memory, ready for your use, even if they are not active on your screen. These programs can take system resources typically used by Quicken. These stay resident programs may include screen savers, anti-virus protection, and any DOS or Windows programs that were opened but never shut off.
To close open applications and TSRs not necessary for your computer to operate:
- On your keyboard, press the CTRL, ALT and DELETE keys at the same time. This will open the Close Program window.
- In the Close Program window, select the unnecessary programs and click the End Task button.
- If you are using the Windows NT operating system, choose Task Manager after pressing CTRL-ALT-DELETE. Use the Task manager to close all open programs.
Note: Explorer, Systray, and power management programs should not be shut down.