MSCONFIG/Services?

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Charliec

I have a services running in MSConfig/Services that I want to stop.
But after unchecking the box for the service, and restarting the
system, it still says "running". What do I need to do to stop this
service?

Thanks for any advice.

Charliec
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JS

You may be able to eliminate some unnecessary services

Services Startup Type Descriptions:
Disabled - This service will never start.
Manual - May be started when needed by an application or another service.
Automatic - Started when Windows boots.

Important: For more info on what services are needed or which can be stopped
see:
http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm
Also some services are dependent on others, that is to say a specific
service can not start unless another service is already running.
This will shown as Dependencies.

To stop a service:
Click: start | run and enter: services.msc
Scroll down to the service of interest.
Right click and select properties
Click on the 'General' tab
Set the 'Startup Type' to 'Disabled' if you do not want the service to
start.

JS
 
M

Malke

Charliec said:
I have a services running in MSConfig/Services that I want to stop.
But after unchecking the box for the service, and restarting the
system, it still says "running". What do I need to do to stop this
service?
Click to expand...

1. What is the name of the mystery service?
2. Don't stop services in msconfig; use services.msc instead.


Malke
 
K

Karl Strausser

CharlieC,

MSCONFIG, in my opinion, is the last thing to use. It was bad in
Windows ME, it is little better in XP, and almost worse in Vista.

There are many bad, good, very good, and excellent alternatives to
MSCONFIG which are more user-friendly.

I personally use The Ultimate Troubleshooter from AnswersThatWork.com
which is in the excellent category for me. One you've used it once
you won't be able to do without it - as simple as that. Go to their
website and click on the boxshot in the left corner.

Karl


I have a services running in MSConfig/Services that I want to stop.
But after unchecking the box for the service, and restarting the
system, it still says "running". What do I need to do to stop this
service?

Thanks for any advice.

Charliec
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Charliec
 
C

Charliec

Thanks,
I will look into that.
Charliec
You may be able to eliminate some unnecessary services

Services Startup Type Descriptions:
Disabled - This service will never start.
Manual - May be started when needed by an application or another service.
Automatic - Started when Windows boots.

Important: For more info on what services are needed or which can be stopped
see:
http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm
Also some services are dependent on others, that is to say a specific
service can not start unless another service is already running.
This will shown as Dependencies.

To stop a service:
Click: start | run and enter: services.msc
Scroll down to the service of interest.
Right click and select properties
Click on the 'General' tab
Set the 'Startup Type' to 'Disabled' if you do not want the service to
start.

JS
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Charliec
 
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Charliec

Thanks,
Will check it out.
Charliec
CharlieC,

MSCONFIG, in my opinion, is the last thing to use. It was bad in
Windows ME, it is little better in XP, and almost worse in Vista.

There are many bad, good, very good, and excellent alternatives to
MSCONFIG which are more user-friendly.

I personally use The Ultimate Troubleshooter from AnswersThatWork.com
which is in the excellent category for me. One you've used it once
you won't be able to do without it - as simple as that. Go to their
website and click on the boxshot in the left corner.

Karl


I have a services running in MSConfig/Services that I want to stop.
But after unchecking the box for the service, and restarting the
system, it still says "running". What do I need to do to stop this
service?

Thanks for any advice.

Charliec
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Charliec
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Charliec
 
C

Charliec

Thanks JS,

I followed your instructions and using services.msc, I tried to set a
program to Manual (Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine). I get the message
"Access Denied" - not sure why and what I need to do to gain access?

Thanks for any insights you can provide.

Charlie
You may be able to eliminate some unnecessary services

Services Startup Type Descriptions:
Disabled - This service will never start.
Manual - May be started when needed by an application or another service.
Automatic - Started when Windows boots.

Important: For more info on what services are needed or which can be stopped
see:
http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm
Also some services are dependent on others, that is to say a specific
service can not start unless another service is already running.
This will shown as Dependencies.

To stop a service:
Click: start | run and enter: services.msc
Scroll down to the service of interest.
Right click and select properties
Click on the 'General' tab
Set the 'Startup Type' to 'Disabled' if you do not want the service to
start.

JS
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Charliec
 
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Charliec

Karl,

As I said, I'm getting constant hourglass activity and screen
flickering every minute or so and need to determine what program is
causing this. Will the Ultimate Troubleshooter help me isolate this
program? I've tried Process Explorer, but am have problems trying to
determine which program and whether I can safely disable it.

Thanks
Charliec
CharlieC,

MSCONFIG, in my opinion, is the last thing to use. It was bad in
Windows ME, it is little better in XP, and almost worse in Vista.

There are many bad, good, very good, and excellent alternatives to
MSCONFIG which are more user-friendly.

I personally use The Ultimate Troubleshooter from AnswersThatWork.com
which is in the excellent category for me. One you've used it once
you won't be able to do without it - as simple as that. Go to their
website and click on the boxshot in the left corner.

Karl


I have a services running in MSConfig/Services that I want to stop.
But after unchecking the box for the service, and restarting the
system, it still says "running". What do I need to do to stop this
service?

Thanks for any advice.

Charliec
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Charliec
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Charliec
 
C

Charliec

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Charliec

JS,
I reviewed the articles you listed, but don't have some of the Tabs
they are looking for. See comments below:

What am I missing?

Charliec
Access is Denied Error Message:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881
Click to expand...

In this article, in My Computer, you need to click Tools/File
Options/View Tab - under Advance Settings, clear the Use simple file
sharing option - but that option is not listed? - So I could not go
any further.
Shared folder access:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sdperms.htm

Also read this MS KB article about how to take ownership of files.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
Click to expand...

Following this article's instructions, it indicated to right click on
the folder and click Properties - the click the Security Tab - but
there is no Security Tab? So could not go any further.
There is also a utility named: Unlocker
I have not used it but it has been mentioned a number of times.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

JS
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Charliec
 
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Charliec

Ok, JS,

I looked at the site for "How to see the Securith Tab in XP Home", and
was concerned about the warning they have it in, see below:

WARNING: Adjusting the permissions on a drive, file or folder can
lock even the Administrator account out of that drive/file/folder.
Deny Permissions take precedence over Allow Permissions, regardless of
your group membership. Administrators are members of the User's
group, by default. Uncheck Allow, rather than using Deny.
after reading through it, was wondering about the

Is there a danger in using this? Have you used it and if so, how did
it work?

Thanks
Charliec
Are you using XP Home, if so this option is always on:
How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040

How To See the Security Tab in XP Home
http://www.tweakxp.com/article37380.aspx

JS
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Charliec
 
J

JS

No, I don't have XP Home as I use XP Pro, but from being a server admin I
can tell you that there is a risk.
I need some time to test or find additional info.

JS
 
J

JS

Are you the only user of the PC?

JS

Charliec said:
Ok, JS,

I looked at the site for "How to see the Securith Tab in XP Home", and
was concerned about the warning they have it in, see below:

WARNING: Adjusting the permissions on a drive, file or folder can
lock even the Administrator account out of that drive/file/folder.
Deny Permissions take precedence over Allow Permissions, regardless of
your group membership. Administrators are members of the User's
group, by default. Uncheck Allow, rather than using Deny.
after reading through it, was wondering about the

Is there a danger in using this? Have you used it and if so, how did
it work?

Thanks
Charliec

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Charliec
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Charliec

No, my housemate uses the computer, but there is only one account -
there is no signing off/signing on.

Charliec
Are you the only user of the PC?

JS
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Charliec
 
J

JS

So security is not an issue, leave it alone and use the system as is.
In short ... if it works don't break it.

JS
 
C

Charliec

Thanks,
But I still have the problem with every minute or so - some service is
activated that causes my screen to flicker - it's a very annoying
problem. I've used Process Explorer and Services.msc attempting
locate the cause, but can't seem to isolate it yet. It's never done
this before, so I'm not sure what is causing it.

Charliec
So security is not an issue, leave it alone and use the system as is.
In short ... if it works don't break it.

JS
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Charliec
 
J

JS

Near the top of Process Explorer you should see a real time graph of your
CPU usage, if you move the mouse pointer over to and on top of any point or
spike in the graph you should see a small window pop up showing exactly was
cause the CPU load at that point in time.

You can change the CPU sample rate by selecting View/Update Speed.
Also View/Select Columns/Process Performance tab provides additional
options.

JS
 

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