How to Disable Unnecessary Services - XTREME-SOURCE

05-11-2006, 01:38 AM

How to Disable Unnecessary Services
Turn What Microsoft Gave You That You Really Don't Need...

Not all services that load by default are needed, you can disable some to free some resources and speed up your system in general. You should go through the list and read the descriptions to decide which services you need depending on what you use your computer for... You can always turn the service back on if and when you find need for it. Here is the procedure to turn off a service.

Step 1: Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Services.
OR you can do START > Run > and type services.msc

STEP 2: Left-click on a service and read its' description carefully. Turning off services disables some particular functionality of the OS, so make sure you want to turn the particular service off.

STEP 3: To disable, Right-click -> Properties -> Change the "Startup Type" to "Manual" and Stop the service. Next time you reboot that particular service won't start.

Here is a general list of some of the Services that could be disabled on your system and "usually" not cause any conflicts:

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Automatic Updates
Computer Browser
Error Reporting Service
Help and Support
Indexing Service
Messenger (pop-up spam vulnerability)
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
Performance Logs and Alerts
Protected storage (stores passwords and enables ato-complete)
Remote Registry (remote access to your registry)
Routing and Remote Access (enables dial-in routing to your computer)
Secondary Logon
Task Scheduler

punqewe · 05-11-2006, 01:43 AM

unless you're using a wireless network you can prolly set the wireless service to manual.

For more iunfo on the services that can be shut down safely,I would recomend going to black vipers page. He does amazing things when it comes to services that can be shut down. It's almost a science to him.....it's a must see as far as tweeking sites go.

BLACK VIPER LINK
http://www.dead-eye.net/WinXP%20Services.htm

05-11-2006, 10:55 AM

Well, that's a good link from what I've seen so far. I see he's like me in at least on regard...not using 'msconfig' to edit services being used but instead 'services.msc'

Sadalius · 05-11-2006, 10:57 AM

yeah, the black viper site is the best when dealing with this situation. He gives loads of info and even has different setups for services when running a rig for different situations like gaming, work station, etc.

kambodianboi · 05-11-2006, 10:59 AM

There is also another way to disable those services, just go to MSCONFIG, and then configure under the Services tab.

05-11-2006, 11:22 AM

Yeah, that's what I was saying above...I think it's better to use services.msc WHY?? Mainly because with that, it gives the description of each program in the left pane. That way, those new to things can see exactly what they are turning off.

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