Msconfig - Services

[Townsend]

Is there a place that tells what most of the programs
shown on the SERVICES tab of MSCONFIG are
for?

My guess is that several could be 'unchecked' but
I'd like to know more about them first.

Thanks in Advance
Paul

 

[Wesley Vogel]

First! Do *not* do anything with Services in msconfig!!!! Use Services.

Start | Run | Type: services.msc | OK

There are some descriptions of what each service in Services.

From Black Viper...
[[Why can't I use msconfig to change my services?
The reason is because with msconfig and Hardware Profiles, you can disable
services that may be vital to boot your system. With the management console
(services.msc) you cannot. Also, msconfig, while unchecking the box, is
disabling the service.

The "Disable All" button also scares me. It should not even be there as no
reason exists to justify disabling "everything."]]
http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/XP25.htm

That said, here are some sources on Services

Service information.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm#Services

http://snakefoot.fateback.com/tweak/winnt/services.html

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/strangeservice.htm

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm

http://www.geocities.com/ziyadhosein/xpserv1.htm

http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm

http://hr.uoregon.edu/davidrl/windowsxp.html

 

[Prabhat]

Hi,

I found this like has every thing that I need.

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm

Thanks
Prabhat

 

[Townsend]

Thanks for the replies -- it helps. I can now make a more-informed
decision as to what programs to disable.



First! Do *not* do anything with Services in msconfig!!!! Use Services.

Start | Run | Type: services.msc | OK

There are some descriptions of what each service in Services.

From Black Viper...
[[Why can't I use msconfig to change my services?
The reason is because with msconfig and Hardware Profiles, you can disable
services that may be vital to boot your system. With the management console
(services.msc) you cannot. Also, msconfig, while unchecking the box, is
disabling the service.

The "Disable All" button also scares me. It should not even be there as no
reason exists to justify disabling "everything."]]
http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/XP25.htm

That said, here are some sources on Services

Service information.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm#Services

http://snakefoot.fateback.com/tweak/winnt/services.html

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/strangeservice.htm

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm

http://www.geocities.com/ziyadhosein/xpserv1.htm

http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm

http://hr.uoregon.edu/davidrl/windowsxp.html

 

[Wesley Vogel]

When I first installed XP I spent a long time figuring out what services you
can disable and the ones that you better leave alone. Made a few mistakes,
but was never not able to boot the machine.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

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Thanks for the replies -- it helps. I can now make a more-informed
decision as to what programs to disable.



First! Do *not* do anything with Services in msconfig!!!! Use
Services.

Start | Run | Type: services.msc | OK

There are some descriptions of what each service in Services.

From Black Viper...
[[Why can't I use msconfig to change my services?
The reason is because with msconfig and Hardware Profiles, you can
disable services that may be vital to boot your system. With the
management console (services.msc) you cannot. Also, msconfig, while
unchecking the box, is disabling the service.

The "Disable All" button also scares me. It should not even be there
as no reason exists to justify disabling "everything."]]
http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/XP25.htm

That said, here are some sources on Services

Service information.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm#Services

http://snakefoot.fateback.com/tweak/winnt/services.html

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/strangeservice.htm

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm

http://www.geocities.com/ziyadhosein/xpserv1.htm

http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm

http://hr.uoregon.edu/davidrl/windowsxp.html


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Is there a place that tells what most of the programs
shown on the SERVICES tab of MSCONFIG are
for?

My guess is that several could be 'unchecked' but
I'd like to know more about them first.

Thanks in Advance
Paul

 

[Guest]

Disable useless Windows Services:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowsservices.htm

Also see:
Clean Windows Startup and hidden Startup:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowsstartup.htm

Good Luck!
---
Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com