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windows xp services
There are basically two ways that are safe to turn these off. Way number one is in your msconfig (Start then Run then
msconfig then click ok). When you open the msconfig you will see a tab named "Services" click on that and decide
on what you want to disable. The other way is your services policy editor (Start then Run then services.msc /s then click
ok). Either way you will be able to disable them. Below is the list of services, what each is and recommendation to turn them
off or on.
Before you continue with this create a restore point. If something goes wrong this will be the easiest way to return the
unit back to the way it was.
There are now 122 Services listed here.
6to4
IPv6 is designed to solve many of the problems of the current version of IP (known as IPv4) with regard to address depletion,
security, auto configuration, extensibility, and more.
Recommend: Automatic
Alerter
Notifies users of administrative alerts. Not required under normal circumstances.
Recommend: Disabled.
Application Layer Gateway Service
Provides support for 3rd party plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing/Internet Connection Firewall. Required if using
Internet Connection Sharing / Internet Connection Firewall (zone alarm, etc) to connect to the Internet.
Recommend: Automatic
Application Management
Used for Assign, Publish and Remove software services. If you can not modify your software installation of certain applications,
put this service in to Automatic.
Recommend: Automatic
ASP.NET State Service
Provides support for out of process session state. If this service is stopped then the requests will be not be processes.
If this services is disabled, any service that explicitly depends on it will fail to start.
Recommend: Automatic if you use asp.net programming
ATI Hotkey POLLER
This service is installed if you update to the latest ATI video card drivers. It provides the ability to hot key your
display settings for what ever reason you would need this feature. I do not change them often, so there is no point in having
this service "always running."
Recommend: Disable
ATI Smart
This service is installed if you update to the latest ATI video card drivers. It provides the ability to test your particular
configuration for compatibility issues and stability issues. The location is also in the ATI display properties control panel.
After testing once, I have found no reason to continue to have this service in memory.
Recommend: Disable
ATI X10 Device Network Service
This service is required for the remote control to work with your system. If you do not use the remote control then you
can disable this service. If you do use the remote control then keep this on Automatic.
Recommend: Automatic (if you want to use the remote)
Automatic Updates
Used to check up to see if there is any critical or otherwise updates available for download. Take note: Manual update
via Windows Update web site Requires Cryptographic Services to be running.
Recommend: Automatic
Background Intelligent Transfer
Service Used to transfer asynchronous data via http1.1 servers.
Recommend: Disabled
BrSplService
Brother Spooling Service
Recommend: Leave Alone if you have a brother printer.
C-DILLACDAC11BA
"C-Dilla" is the name of a company that was purchased by Macrovision. The previous company, and now Macrovision,
use the C-Dilla technology to provide software activation services and CD Key verification services for anti-piracy reasons.
This technology is now sold by Macrovision as SafeCast and is bundled with many products. It also increases the ammount of
popups you receive on your computer.
Recommend: Disable (spyware/adware)
ClipBook
Used to store information (cut/paste) and share it with other computers.
Recommend: Disabled
COM+ Event System
You will receive, in the Event Log, a entry from "DCOM" complaining about not having this service running if
Disabled. Required for System Event Notification. Required if you want to run BootVis with the "optimize system"
option.
Recommend: Disabled
COM+ System Application
You will receive, in the Event Log, a entry from "DCOM" complaining about not having this service running if
Disabled. Required for System Event Notification.
Recommend: Disabled
Compaq Advisor
Compaq Advisor is an application that makes Compaq Presario PCs smarter. Compaq Advisor provides relevant and timely information
about: Your PC's functionality, Recommended enhancements for your PC, Offers related to your computing interests, Proactive
notification of potential product or service issues. This service is quite annoying.
Recommend: Disable
Computer Browser
Maintains a listing of computers located on the network. This service is not needed on a standalone system.
Recommend: Disabled
Content Monitoring Tool
Hot deals content updated notifier. This is what it says when you check the service. Says it has no dependencies. I'm
still trying to figure out what installs it I think its Kazaa though.
Recommended: Disable
Creative Service for CDROM Access
This service only exists for those of us with Creative soundcards and software. I found it nothing but annoying and later
I uninstalled all non-driver related Creative software entirely. If you use their Disk Detector (for some bizarre reason)
leave it. Otherwise, disable it. A word of warning, Creative installs Disk Detector by default and sets it to Automatic. Make
sure to disable it in the Creative menu first before killing it here.
Recommend: Disable
Crypkey License
This service is installed if you use "Swish" (swishzone.com). It is required to start up the program, otherwise
an error about writing to a memory location pops up. Set this to Disabled until you need it. Note: If set to "Manual,"
this service will NOT start on it's own (thus the error message).
Recommend: Disable
Cryptographic Services
Mainly, it confirms signatures of Windows files. You may always get a dialog box complaining about uncertified drivers
if this is Disabled. Required for Windows Update to function in manual mode.
Recommend: Automatic
DefWatch
This service is installed with Norton. Virus Definitions Daemon. Unless you do not want your Virus Scanner to work properly,
keep this going.
Recommend: Automatic
DHCP Client
Receives a Dynamic IP address from your DHCP server. Required for ICS/internet client and also if you run IPSEC, disable
on a standalone system or one that has a static IP address.
Recommend: Automatic
Directway Webcast
Part of a satellite network. Need to be enabled to use this service. no dependancies. Dependant on QoS RSVP, IPSEC, and
Upload Manager.
Recommend: Automatic
Diskeeper
Controls the Diskeeper service.
This service exists only for those of us who use the Diskeeper defragmentation software as opposed to the Windows pre-installed
defragmenter. Set this to Manual.
Recommend: Disable
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Maintains links with NTFS files within your computer or across a domain.
Recommend: Disabled
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Takes care of transactions that span multiple resources. Required if using Message Queuing.
Recommend: Disabled
DNS Client
Resolves DNS names and Active Directory domain controller functions. This service is not needed, but if it makes you happy
to have it running, go ahead. Required if using IPSEC.
Recommend: Disabled
Error Reporting Service
Calls home to Microsoft when application errors occurs. A waste of memory and resources.
Recommend: Disabled
Event Log
Allows Event Log messages from applications to be viewed in Event Viewer. Always helpful to check out the Event Log to
see what problems with applications are popping up that is "hidden" from the normal user. Windows Management Instrumentation
also Requires Event Log Service to be running.
Recommend: Automatic
Fast User Switching Compatibility
Unless you have many users on a system (more than 3), you probably do not even need this service to be running.
Recommend: Disabled
Fax Service
Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off of the WinXP CD.
Recommend: Leave not installed or Disabled
FTP Publishing Service
Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off of the WinXP CD. Used to provide a FTP server on
your network.
Recommend: Leave not installed or Disabled
Help and Support
Required for Microsoft online help documents.
Recommend: Automatic
(HID) Human Interface Device Access
Used for specific peripherals.
Recommend: Automatic
IIS Admin
Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off of the WinXP CD. Usually used in conjunction with
local web site or FTP servers.
Recommend: Leave not installed or Disabled unless you really want it.
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
Used for that cool "drag and drop" CD burn capability. You will need this service to burn CD's.
Recommend: Automatic
Indexing Service
This has always and forever been a major resource hog. Remove the function via the "Add/Remove Programs" icon
in the control panel (Windows Setup Programs.)
Recommend: Disabled or even better, uninstalled
Intel ® NMS
Intel ® NIC management service. Component that controls the Intel NIC cards.
Recommend: Automatic
InteractiveLogon
This service is installed with Windows XP PowerToys. Uses 1.4 MB to 2 MB EACH! This service will fire off at least 2 (system
and user) instances of this process.
Recommend: Disable
Internet Connection - Firewall (ICF)
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small
office network.
Recommend: Automatic
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Used to allow multiple computers on your network to access the Internet via only one account.
Recommend: Disabled
IPSEC Services
May be required on some domains, but the "average" user will not need this.
Recommend: Disabled
LEXBCE SERVER
Installed by Lexmark USB printer you may get the error"microsoft activesync causing instant pc reboot upon USB connection."
This is caused by this service.
Recommend: Disable
Logical Disk Manager
Vital to run the Disk Management MMC console for dynamic volumes.
Recommend: Disabled
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service
Vital to run the Disk Management MMC console for dynamic volumes.
Recommend: Disabled
Machine Debug Manager Service
Manages local and remote debugging for Visual Studio debuggers
Recommend: Disable unless you use a visual studio like VB 6 enterprise or .NET.
McAfee Firewall
This service is only for those that use McAfee Firewall software. It's best to set this to Manual and then open it when
you plan on using the internet, otherwise it just eats memory. Be sure to disable automatic startup within Firewall itself
before resetting the service configuration.
Recommend: Disable
McShield
Installed by, McAfee on Access Scanner. This service is also only for those that use McAfee Virus Scan software. McAfee
usually runs a large number of unecessary processes in the background, even when not connected to the internet or when McAfee
is closed. It's best to set this to Manual and then open McAfee Virus Scan when you plan on using the internet or are handling
potentially hazardous files. Recommend: Disable
Media Manager Indexer
Part of MS Visual InterDev, Media Manager is an easy media file management system that works in conjunction with Windows
Explorer. The Media Manager Indexer is a program that indexes all the information about your media files and puts it into
a database. Depends on Remote procedure call. If you don't use this feature then disable it.
Recommend: Automatic
Message Queuing
Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off of the WinXP CD. May be used on some domains, but
the "average" home user will never need this service.
Recommend: Leave not installed or Disabled
Message Queuing Triggers
Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off of the WinXP CD. Required if you use Message Queuing
service.
Recommend: Leave not installed or Disabled
Messenger
Sends messages between clients and servers. Not needed under normal "home" conditions.
This has nothing to do with MSN Messenger.
Recommend: Disabled
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
Used in conjunction with the Volume Shadow Copy Service. MS Backup uses these services. You will receive, in the Event
Log, a entry complaining about not having this service running if Disabled.
Recommend: Disabled
Net Login
Used for logging onto a Domain Controller.
Recommend: Disabled
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
Enables a user to access your computer using NetMeeting.
Recommend: Disabled
Network Connections
Required for managing network connectivity. Set to Disabled if you have no network or you do not toy with the configurations
a lot.
Recommend: Automatic
Network DDE
Unless you use remote ClipBook, Disable it.
Recommend: Disabled
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