Different number of processes on windows task manager and opera task manager

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by

Hi, I was wondering as to why on the Windows task manager, it states that Opera has 13 processes(Without crash reporter), but on the Opera task manager, I can only count 10?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator last edited by @Vallient

@Vallient Compare the IDs and see those that don't match.

You can also close Opera, check if all processes were terminated start Opera and see if the number of processes match.

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by Vallient @leocg

@leocg Ok I just did that, all of the tasks on the Opera Task Manager exist in the Windows Task Manager. There are a few on the windows task manager that have an ID that is not listed in the Opera task manager. What can I do with this information?

[zalex108]

zalex108 last edited by zalex108 @Vallient

@Vallient

Try with https://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=32 it gives more info at properties.

Check the alternative link also.

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[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by @zalex108

@zalex108 Same thing, I can see the ones where the ID doesn't match the ones in the Opera task manager. I can kill the tasks and nothing happens but i'm not sure why they are opening up? I do get a bit paranoid about my PC so i'm scared that it might be an infection or something unauthorized running on Opera. I also got Opera GX just now and the same thing is happening. I don't really understand why?

[zalex108]

zalex108 last edited by

They reopens?

You would check disabling extensions and without tabs.

With the Soft provided, on the task, Properties > Threats you may have some more info.

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by @zalex108

@zalex108 Yeah they re-open whenever I open and close Opera

[leocg]

leocg Moderator last edited by @Vallient

@Vallient You can close those processes.

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by @leocg

@leocg Definitely. but i'm not sure if those processes are something I should be worried about. Should I be worried about them?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator last edited by @Vallient

@Vallient It's something that only you can answer.

I don't see why ghost processes should be starting together with Opera.

Did you try rebooting the computer and then start Opera and check the processes?

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by @leocg

@leocg Yeah they are still there after a computer restart. Windows Defender and Malwarebytes say nothing is on my computer but i'm not sure honestly. A completely fresh install of Opera still has 3 ghost processes.

[zalex108]

zalex108 last edited by @Vallient

@Vallient said in Different number of processes on windows task manager and opera task manager:

A completely fresh install of Opera still has 3 ghost processes.

Post an Screenshot.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator last edited by @Vallient

@Vallient Try with all possible third party programs disabled.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator last edited by @Vallient

@Vallient Maybe it's the auto updater?

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by Vallient @zalex108

@zalex108 A 100% fresh Opera install

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by Vallient @leocg

@leocg According to Process Explorer, it does open with the auto updater but after a few seconds it closes itself and 2 processes. The ghost processes still stay though.

[zalex108]

zalex108 last edited by zalex108

I see them here too.

Halloween?

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Other users may know about.
In the meantime, you would like to check on other Chromium based browsers.

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by @zalex108

@zalex108 Oh you also have extra processes?

[zalex108]

zalex108 last edited by zalex108 @Vallient

@Vallient

Yes.
Tested on a Clean Profile and seen 2 more.

[Vallient]

Vallient last edited by @zalex108

@zalex108 Ah ok not just me then, that is good to know. Thank you for the help, I tend to worry a lot over things like this.