|
Service |
Description |
Dependencies |
Startup Type |
|
Alerter: |
Notifies selected users and
computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped,
programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
*If
you are connected to a network, set it to Automatic. This service
will notify your System Administrator of problems occurring within
the network which may aid them in fixing the problem. |
Workstation |
Disabled
Home user:
Automatic
Networked computer: |
Application Layer
Gateway Service |
Provides support for 3rd party
protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Internet
Connection Firewall. |
None |
Disabled
Not using XP's firewall or connection sharing:
Automatic
Using XP's firewall
or connection sharing: |
Application
Management |
Provides software installation
services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove.
*Disabling
this service may prevent configuration or removal of some software
applications. |
None |
Manual
All users: |
|
Ati HotKey Poller |
*This
allows an assortment of ATI hotkeys to be available. ATIMMC requires
this to be in either Manual or Automatic to function. Disable if not
needed. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Automatic Updates |
Enables the download and
installation of critical Windows updates. If the service is
disabled, the operating system can be manually updated at the
Windows
Update web site.
*I
prefer manually updating my system as Microsoft doesn't always know
what is good for my machine. Manual and Automatic update via Windows
Update web site Requires Cryptographic Services to be running.
|
None |
Disabled
Go to
Windows
Update Site often.
Automatic
XP will notify you of available updates. |
Background
Intelligent
Transfer
Service |
Uses idle network bandwidth to
transfer data.
*If
you have disabled "Automatic Updates" service, you won't need this
service running.
e.g.
Your "Automatic Updates" service sends information to Microsoft
Windows Update server about the present patches and fixes you have
already installed. The updater server reports back that you have
updates to perform. This is all done in the background. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Workstation |
Disabled
If Auto Updates is disabled. |
|
ClipBook |
Enables ClipBook Viewer to
store information and share it with remote computers. If the service
is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to share information
with remote computers. If this service is disabled, any services
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*I've
had no problems with any application on my computer with having this
service set to Manual. If you are on a network of computers, your
system Administrator should know if you require this service. |
Network DDE |
Disabled
Manual
if unsure. |
COM+ Event
System |
Supports System Event
Notification service (SENS), which provides automatic
distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM)
components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not
be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
*Required
for System Event Notification.
If you disable this
service, you will find DCOM will create an event log noting this
service is not running. To figure out if you need this service
running or not, take a peek at your "X:\Program Files\ComPlus
Applications" folder for any COM+ applications installed in
there. If not, it's probably safe to Disable this service.
*BootVis
requires COM+ Event System & Task Scheduler if you want to take
advantage of the system optimization features. Without these
services you will add a couple of seconds to your bootup times.
BootVis deals with prefetch settings and prefetching only occurs at
bootup. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled
Manual
if unsure. |
Computer
Browser |
Maintains an updated list of
computers on the network and supplies this list to computers
designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will
not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This
service is not required by a home computer. you will still be able
to browse your Network workgroup and mapped network shares if
disabled. |
Server
Workstation |
Disabled |
Cryptographic
Services |
Provides three management
services: Catalogue Database Service, which confirms the signatures
of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes
Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this
computer; and Key Service, which helps enrol this computer for
certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services
will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Windows
Updates service set to Manual or Automatic will require this
service. Windows Media Player requires this service for some of its
features to function. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Automatic
You won't have to remember to turn it on when necessary.
Disabled
Power User setting |
|
DHCP Client |
Manages network configuration
by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
*If
your Internet Service Provider, (ISP) supplies a Dynamic IP Address
when ever your machine requires a connection to the Net, set this to
Automatic.
If your Internet Service Provider, (ISP) has given you a Static IP,
you can disable this service. Test it out and see if you are unsure. |
AFD Networking Support
Environment
NETBios Over Tcpip
TCP/IP Protocol Driver |
Disabled
Static IP address
Automatic
Dynamic IP address |
|
Distributed Link Tracking
Client |
Maintains links between NTFS
files within a computer or across computers in a network domain.
*e.g.
If I create a file and
store it on my computer and then create a shortcut to the file and
then later on move the file to another computer on the network, this
service tracks the change and lets the shortcut know of the new
location. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
Distributed
Transaction
Coordinator |
Coordinates transactions that
span multiple resource managers, such as databases, message queues,
and file systems. If this service is stopped, these transactions
will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Message
Queuing requires this service. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Security Accounts Manager |
Disabled |
|
DNS Client |
Resolves and caches Domain
Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is
stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and
locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
*Required
if using IPSEC. If multiple domains are used within a network, set
to Automatic. |
TCP/IP Protocol Driver |
Disabled |
|
EPSON Printer Status Agent2 |
Lets you know when you are
running out of ink.
*When
you start to run out of ink, can you tell the difference? I can. |
None |
Disabled |
Error Reporting
Service |
Allows error reporting for
services and applications running in non-standard environments.
*This
one is up to you. If you get a error while working in one of your
applications, a dialogue box pops up and asks if you would like to
tell Microsoft your problems. All pertinent information on the error
will be logged and sent to Microsoft. Waste of my time if you ask
me. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Event Log |
Enables event log messages
issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in
Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped. |
None |
Automatic |
Fast User Switching
Compatibility |
Provides management for
applications that require assistance in a multiple user environment. |
Terminal Services |
Automatic
for a multiple user computer.
Disabled
for a single user computer |
|
Fax |
Enables you to send and
receive faxes, utilizing fax resources available on this computer or
on the network.
*This
service isn't installed by default but is available off the Windows
XP installation CD.
I send faxes very infrequently but I still want it available on this
computer. I set it to Manual on my system. |
Plug and
Play
Print Spooler
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Telephony |
Disabled
No Fax
Manual
Fax available on demand |
FTP Publishing
Service |
Used to provide a FTP server
on your network.
*If
you aren't running a server from your machine, you won't need this. |
IIS Admin |
Disabled |
|
Help and Support |
Enables Help and Support
Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and
Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This
service is required for Microsoft Online Help documents. Attempting
to access Help and Support after disabling this service will change
the startup type to Automatic on this service. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Human Interface Device Access |
Enables generic input access
to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the
use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and
other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons
controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
*Some
peripherals require this service. Internet keyboards with volume and
play control buttons, scanners with fax or copy buttons. I don't
have any of these kinds of peripherals so mine is disabled. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
IIS Admin |
Usually used in conjunction
with local web site or FTP servers.
*Not
installed by default. Crackers use this as a leak on your system.
Leave Disabled if you don't need it.
|
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Security Accounts Manager |
Disabled |
IMAPI
CD-Burning
COM Service |
Manages CD recording using
Image Mastering Applications Programming Interface (IMAPI). If this
service is stopped, this computer will be unable to record CDs. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
*XP
comes with burning software that allows drag & drop burning. If you
have software installed that already has this feature, you can
Disable it. Disabling this service can give you an improvement in
burning speed as well. (So I've heard) |
None |
Disabled |
|
Indexing Service |
Indexes contents and
properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid
access to files through flexible querying language.
*This
is a resource hog. Either Disable it or even better, uninstall it
using the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
/ Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) |
Provides network address
translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention
services for a home or small office network.
*Not
very configurable. Kind of a lame excuse for a firewall. It's better
than nothing. |
Application Layer Gateway
Service
Network Connections
Network Location Awareness
(NLA)
Remote Access Connection
Manager |
Disabled
if you run a 3rd party firewall
application
Automatic
if you want to use the XP Firewall |
|
IPSEC Services |
Manages IP security policy and
starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver.
*You
might be on that rare domain that requires this service. Test out
Disabling this service. |
IPSEC Driver
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
TCP/IP Protocol Driver |
Disabled |
|
Logical Disk Manager |
Detects and monitors new hard
disk drives and sends disk volume information to Logical Disk
Manager Administrative Service for configuration. If this service is
stopped, dynamic disk status and configuration information may
become out of date. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*If
needed, a Manual setting will allow this service to start and stop
when not needed. |
Plug and Play
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Manual |
|
Logical Disk Manager
Administrative Service |
Configures hard disk drives
and volumes. The service only runs for configuration processes and
then stops.
*Required
by the MMC Console for dynamic volumes. |
Logical Disk Manager
Plug and Play
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Manual |
|
Machine Debug Manager |
Manages local and remote
debugging for Visual Studio debuggers.
*If
you don't want to be dealing with the dialogue box asking you if you
wish to debug the scrip on this, (not mine) page, Disable this
service. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Messenger |
Transmits net send and Alerter
service messages between clients and servers. This service is not
related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter
messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Only
set this to Automatic if you're connected to a Windows 2000/XP
domain or network. |
NetBIOS Interface
Plug and Play
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Workstation |
Disabled |
|
Message Queuing |
*May
be used on some domains. Not installed by default. Not available on
XP Home.
Here is a link to
Message Queuing in Windows XP for a good description of this
feature. |
Distributed Transaction
Coordinator
Message Queuing Access
Control
NT LM Security Support
Provider
Reliable Multicast Protocol
driver
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Server |
Disabled
Automatic
if using this service
|
Message Queuing
Triggers |
*See
link above for information on this service. |
Message Queuing |
Disabled |
|
MS Software Shadow Copy
Provider |
Manages software-based volume
shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this
service is stopped, software-based volume shadow copies cannot be
managed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
*Microsoft
Backup requires this service. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Manual
Disabled
and test |
|
Net Logon |
Supports pass-through
authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain. |
Workstation |
Disabled |
|
NetMeeting Remote Desktop
Sharing |
Enables an authorized user to
access this computer remotely by using NetMeeting over a corporate
intranet. If this service is stopped, remote desktop sharing will be
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This
could be a security hole. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Network Connections |
Manages objects in the Network
and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local
area network and remote connections.
*Disable
this service if you aren't on the Net with your machine.
|
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Automatic |
|
Network DDE |
Provides network transport and
security for Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) for programs running on the
same computer or on different computers. If this service is stopped,
DDE transport and security will be unavailable. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
*Unless
you use ClipBook remotely, Disable this service. |
Network DDE DSDM |
Disabled |
|
Network DDE DSDM |
Manages Dynamic Data Exchange
(DDE) network shares. If this service is stopped, DDE network shares
will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Unless
you use ClipBook remotely, Disable this service. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Network Location Awareness (NLA) |
Collects and stores network
configuration and location information, and notifies applications
when this information changes.
*Internet
Connection Sharing Service, (server only) requires this server to be
running. Disabled unless running ICS/ICF. |
AFD Networking Support
Environment
TCP/IP Protocol Driver |
Disabled |
|
NT LM Security Support
Provider |
Provides security to remote
procedure call (RPC) programs that use transports other than named
pipes. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Performance Logs and Alerts |
Collects performance data from
local or remote computers based on preconfigured schedule
parameters, then writes the data to a log or triggers an alert. If
this service is stopped, performance information will not be
collected. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
*Combine
the information that this service will produce in the performance
log and System Monitor and you have some pretty technical info. Not
really necessary IMO. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Plug and Play |
Enables a computer to
recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user
input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system
instability.
*One
of the basic natures of your operating systems of today are Plug and
Play. Install a device or component and your system automatically
detects it. Without this, your system will not ask for proper
drivers to be installed. You will be left unaware that you have
hardware configuration problems if not immediately apparent through
normal operation of your machine. In other words, don't disable this
baby! |
None |
Automatic |
|
Portable Media Serial Number |
Retrieves the serial number of
any portable music player connected to your computer.
*I
haven't heard of any device that requires this service yet. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Print Spooler |
Loads files to memory for
later printing. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Automatic |
|
Protected Storage |
Provides protected storage for
sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by
unauthorized services, processes, or users.
*This
service is responsible for saving passwords using Auto Complete,
Dialup Networking and Domain Controller/Server that requires
authentication. I leave this one set to Automatic myself. You decide
which is best for you. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Automatic
saves passwords
Disabled
more security |
|
QoS RSVP |
Provides network signalling
and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs
and control applets.
*You
will find this installed by default in any Network connection. Some
applications can request the extra bandwidth made available by this
service. Approximately 20%. When the bandwidth is no longer needed,
it is returned to your systems available bandwidth. 100% is now
available again. Disable this service if you have no need for the
bandwidth redirect. Better still, uninstall it from your network
connection.
More about this service. |
AFD Networking Support
Environment
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
TCP/IP Protocol Driver |
Disabled |
|
Remote Access Auto Connection
Manager |
Creates a connection to a
remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS
name or address.
*Your
internet connection may need this service running due to some ISP's
logon processes. Test it out with Disabled. If your connection
fails, set it to Automatic. |
Remote Access Connection
Manager
Telephony |
Disabled
if not required for
your connection.
Automatic
if required for your connection |
|
Remote Access Connection
Manager |
Creates a network connection.
*Internet
Connection Sharing requires this service and as above, your Internet
connection may need this service running due to some ISP's logon
processes. Test it out with Disabled. If your connection fails, set
it to Automatic. |
Telephony |
Disabled
if not required for
your connection.
Automatic
if required for your connection |
|
Remote Desktop Help Session
Manager |
Manages and controls Remote
Assistance. If this service is stopped, Remote Assistance will be
unavailable. Before stopping this service, see the Dependencies tab
of the Properties dialog box.
*This
can be a handy service for the Newbie and the helpful Power User. If
you don't plan on using this service, Disable it. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Provides the endpoint mapper
and other miscellaneous RPC services.
*As
you can see by the dependency column, lots of services depend on
this service. |
None |
Automatic |
|
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Locator |
Manages the RPC name service
database.
*If
your connection fails after Disabling this service, set it to
Manual. |
Workstation |
Disabled |
|
Remote Registry |
Enables remote users to modify
registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the
registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this
service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will
fail to start.
*You
will be able to modify your registry only from your computer. No
remote computer will be able to gain access. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Removable Storage |
Used for managing removable
media.
*e.g.
Tape backup devices and CD-ROM's may not work properly if Disabled.
Test it out and see. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Routing and Remote Access |
Offers routing services to
businesses in local area and wide area network environments. |
NetBIOSGroup
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Secondary Logon |
Enables starting processes
under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type
of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled,
any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Security Accounts Manager |
Stores security information
for local user accounts.
*If
you use Group Policy Editor, (gpedit.msc) you must have this set to
Automatic for your custom policy settings to work. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled
Automatic
if you use Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) |
|
Server |
Supports file, print, and
named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this
service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this
service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will
fail to start.
*If
you are on a network and have file and print sharing turned on, you
will need this set to Automatic. Home users should Disable this
security risk service. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Shell Hardware Detection |
*Some
actions require a device to be detected in order to produce. Such as
playing a music CD. A CD-ROM device has to be found. Sorry for my
vagueness on this one. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Manual |
|
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol |
*Supports
the use of a local (outbound) email server.
Not installed by default. |
Event Log
IIS Admin |
Disabled |
|
Simple TCP/IP Service |
*Supports
UNIX Networking services.
Not installed by default. |
AFD Networking Support
Environment |
Disabled |
|
Smart Card |
Manages access to smart cards
read by this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer
will be unable to read smart cards. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*In
a Network of computers you might have a Smart Sard installed for
Network Authentication. If you don't have any Smart Cards installed,
Disable this service. |
Plug and Play |
Disabled |
|
Smart Card Helper |
Enables support for legacy
non-plug and play smart-card readers used by this computer. If this
service is stopped, this computer will not support legacy reader. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
*No
Smart Card? Disable this service. |
None |
Disabled |
|
SNMP Service |
Supports the use of networking
equipment that use SNMP as a mode of management.
*Not
installed by default |
Event Log |
Disabled |
|
SNMP Trap Service |
Supports the use of networking
equipment that use SNMP as a mode of management. |
Event Log |
Disabled |
|
SSDP Discovery Service |
Enables discovery of UPnP
devices on your home network.
*If
you don't have any of these devices, disable it. If you do have home
networking devices set up, test it out on Disable. If any device
stops working, set to Automatic. |
None |
Disabled |
|
System Event Notification |
Tracks system events such as
Windows logon, network, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System
subscribers of these events.
*This
service will notify and log events such as logon's and power
problems. Most of us couldn't care less about this information. |
COM+ Event System |
Disabled |
|
System Restore Service |
Performs system restore
functions. To stop service, turn off System Restore from the System
Restore tab in My Computer, Properties, System Restore tab.
*2
schools of thought on this one. Some think it's a resource hog. It
will create a new restore point every time you install a new
program. The restore point is as big as your amount of RAM you have
installed. You can remove old restore points if you want as to not
use up to much of your hard drive space.
I like it. before I do some kind of major hacking to my system or
install some kind of beta ware, I create a restore point to return
to if need be. Multiple partitions with multiple O/S's? Turn off
System Restore on all drives except Windows XP's partition. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Automatic
Disabled
If you like to do a
fresh install if problems occur. |
|
Task Scheduler |
Enables a user to configure
and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is
stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
*BootVis,
Anti virus program auto updates, added maintenance routines, Windows
XP prefetch, Windows Updates service, are a few of the programs and
services that won't start if Disabled. I do everything manually so I
Disable this service. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper |
Enables support for NetBIOS
over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.
*If
NetBios or WINS is not implemented on your network, Disable this
service. |
AFD Networking Support
Environment
NetBios over TCP/IP |
Disabled |
|
Telephony |
Provides Telephony API (TAPI)
support for programs that control telephony devices and IP based
voice connections on the local computer and, through the LAN, on
servers that are also running the service.
*Dialup
Networking depends on this service to be running. If you are on
Cable or DSL, test Disabled. If your connection fails, set to
Automatic. |
Plug and Play
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Telnet |
Enables a remote user to log
on to this computer and run programs, and supports various TCP/IP
Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based computers. If
this service is stopped, remote user access to programs might be
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This
service isn't available on XP Home.
Disable this one as it could pose a security risk. |
NT LM Security Support
Provider
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
TCP/IP Protocol Driver |
Disabled |
|
Terminal Services |
Allows multiple users to be
connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of
desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of
Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User
Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server.
*If
you don't use any of these features, Disable this service. This
service could pose a security threat as well. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Themes |
Provides user experience theme
management.
*If
you use the themes provided by the XP O/S, set this one to
Automatic. If you don't like the colours and animations, Disable. If
you want to shut down most of the resource wasting in the themes,
Turn Off The Fluff! |
None |
Automatic
if you use themes.
Disabled
If you don't. |
|
TrueVector Basic Logging
Client |
Writes alert text to a log
file.
*Required
by Zone Alarm |
TrueVector Internet Monitor |
Automatic |
|
TrueVector Internet Monitor |
Monitors internet traffic and
generates alerts for disallowed access.
*Required
by Zone Alarm |
AFD Networking Support
Environment
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
vsdatant |
Automatic |
|
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
Manages an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) connected to the computer.
*If
you use a Uninterruptible Power Supply, (UPS) leave this set to
Automatic. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Universal Plug and Play Device
Host |
Provides support to host
Universal Plug and Play devices.
*Some
multiplayer games using Direct 7/8 require this service to be
running. If this applies to you, set it to Automatic. Otherwise,
Disable this service as it poses a possible security risk. |
SSDP Discovery Service |
Disabled |
|
Upload Manager |
Manages synchronous and
asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the
network. If this service is stopped, synchronous and asynchronous
file transfers between clients and servers on the network will not
occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
*You
won't need this one. Most Networks will have their own application
that will take care of this one. FTP is the norm. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Volume Shadow Copy |
Manages and implements Volume
Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes. If this service is
stopped, shadow copies will be unavailable for backup and the backup
may fail. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
*This
service is used with Microsoft Backup. If you don't use Microsoft
Backup, Disable this service. If unsure, set to Manual. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled
Manual
if unsure. |
|
WebClient |
Enables Windows-based programs
to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service
is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
*It's
been rumoured that DOT NET may require this service. |
WebDav Client Redirector |
Disabled |
|
Windows Audio |
Manages audio devices for
Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices
and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled,
any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Don't
Disable this one unless you don't have a sound card installed. |
Plug and Play
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Automatic |
|
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) |
Provides image acquisition
services for scanners and cameras.
*If
you Disable this service and your camera or scanner fails to
function, set this to Automatic. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled
Automatic
If problems occur |
|
Windows Installer |
Installs, repairs and removes
software according to instructions contained in .MSI files.
*If
you set this service to Manual, it will start when needed. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Manual |
|
Windows Management
Instrumentation |
Provides a common interface
and object model to access management information about operating
system, devices, applications and services. If this service is
stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If
this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start. |
Event Log
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Automatic |
|
Windows Management
Instrumentation Driver Extensions |
Provides systems management
information to and from drivers. |
None |
Manual |
|
Windows Time |
Maintains date and time
synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this
service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Instead
of using resources I set my clock manually when needed. I don't run
the clock in the taskbar as it uses up valuable real-estate on the
taskbar. I modified my case to accommodate a
digital clock on the front instead. |
None |
Disabled |
|
Wireless Zero Configuration |
Provides automatic
configuration for the 802.11 adapters.
*If
you don't have a wireless network setup, you can disable this
service. |
NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
WMI Performance Adapter |
Provides performance library
information from WMI HiPerf providers. |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) |
Disabled |
|
Workstation |
Creates and maintains client
network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped,
these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled,
any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Very important service. |
None |
Automatic |
