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[john marsden]

in start up, how can i tell which are unnecessary programs which are loading
up with names like ( svhost.exe & ctfmon.exe. where can i find out what this
apparent gobble de gook means, i don,t want to remove something that will
effect the running of my computer.
thank you,
john marsden.

 

[Guest]

Software Tip: Disable services that run at start-up in Windows XP - Tips
http://help.cnet.com/Software/9602-12576_39-0.html?nodeId=3513&messageID=2505922&kw=Opera

Windows XP Services
http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/services.htm

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

John

First, the critical rule when you are looking for services to disable is "If
you cannot find out what the service does or you do not understand it, DO
NOT TOUCH IT!!!" You can easily render your system inoperable by disabling
the wrong service.

The following website has a good list of most XP services as well as
excellent recommendations for enabling/disabling them depending on how you
use your computer.

Black Viper's Services Configuration:
http://www.dead-eye.net/winxp services.htm




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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User