C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs - automatic necessary?

[Louise]

After finally upgrading my Win XP Pro to SP2, I'm trying to turn off the
services I don't want to run.

Is this service necessary? I am not on a network and I'm using third
part AV and Firewall.

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

And, is there a reliable site to help one determine what services can be
made to either start manually or not at all, where I could sort some
more of this out?

Thanks.

Louise

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Leave the "svchost.exe -k netsvcs" alone or you may
lose your internet connection.

Services Guide for Windows XP
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

A description of Svchost.exe in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314056

A list of all the 'standard' services
http://www.ss64.com/ntsyntax/services.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| After finally upgrading my Win XP Pro to SP2, I'm trying to turn off the
| services I don't want to run.
|
| Is this service necessary? I am not on a network and I'm using third
| part AV and Firewall.
|
| C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
|
| And, is there a reliable site to help one determine what services can be
| made to either start manually or not at all, where I could sort some
| more of this out?
|
| Thanks.
|
| Louise

 

[Gerald Vogt]

After finally upgrading my Win XP Pro to SP2, I'm trying to turn off the
services I don't want to run.

Is this service necessary? I am not on a network and I'm using third
part AV and Firewall.

If you are not on a network, you don't need AV and Firewall and you can
deinstall all your network adapters which should take care of all
network services for you.

Gerald

 

[Louise]

If you are not on a network, you don't need AV and Firewall and you can
deinstall all your network adapters which should take care of all
network services for you.

Gerald

Thanks - I'm trying that and so far, having set them to manual, all is
well.

Louise