This information was 'gathered' from Black Viper's

Black Viper's Services Configuration

I based my tweaks off his for two reasons:

1) Internet sites go up/down, since page valuable I wanted a copy in case his went down (as of 1/5/7, it was a good idea since I can't see his site)

2) I agreed with most of his settings, but I wanted a copy my configuration online.

3) Yes, I know I keep the same layout, well I didn't want to make this from scratch.

Rules of Windows XP Service Manipulation

  1. Do not use msconfig to disable services. Type in the Run box "services.msc" instead!
  2. Before disabling ANY service, check out the information listed about each service by clicking on the name.
  3. Only disable a few services at a time, say 2-3, reboot & try it for a week.  This will trying to figure out "why doesn't my ipod work?"
  4. Still unsure? Put your setting to "manual" or the listing under "Safe." Manual allows Windows XP to start the service when it needs to (or when ever it feels like it,) but not at boot up.
  5. After adjusting your service settings, reboot your computer.
  6. If you do not have some of these services listed, don't panic! If your computer manufacture "pre-installed" your XP, they choose not to have certain services installed for you.

Notes

       #4 is important Depending on your configuration, not all services will start when required while in Manual mode.
                If you find you need a service, place it in Automatic

 

 

Windows XP Professional Services Configurations

Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
Alerter services.exe No. Disabled Manual
Application Layer Gateway Service alg.exe Maybe. Disabled Manual
COM+ System Application dllhost.exe No. Disabled Manual
Computer Browser svchost.exe Maybe. Disabled Automatic
Cryptographic Services svchost.exe Maybe. Automatic Automatic
Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
Distributed Link Tracking Client svchost.exe No. Disabled Automatic
DNS Client svchost.exe No. Disabled Automatic
Error Reporting Service svchost.exe Never. Manual Automatic
Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
Help and Support svchost,exe No. Disabled Automatic
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service imapi.exe Maybe. Disabled Manual
Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider dllhost.exe No. Disabled Manual
Net Login lsass.exe No. Disabled Automatic
Network DDE netdde.exe No. Disabled Manual
Network DDE DSDM netdde.exe No. Disabled Manual
Network Location Awareness (NLA) svchost.exe Maybe. Disabled Manual
NT LM Security Support Provider lsass.exe No. Disabled Manual
Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
Performance Logs and Alerts smlogsvc.exe Never. Disabled Manual
Portable Media Serial Number svchost.exe Never. Manual Automatic
QoS RSVP rsvp.exe No Disabled Manual
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager sessmgr.exe No. Disabled Manual
Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
Remote Registry Service svchost.exe Never. Disabled Automatic
Removable Storage svchost.exe No. Disabled Manual
Secondary Logon svchost.exe No. Disabled Automatic
Security Accounts Manager lsass.exe No. Disabled Automatic
Shell Hardware Detection svchost.exe Maybe. Disabled Automatic
Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
Smart Card SCardSvr.exe Never. Disabled Manual
Smart Card Helper SCardSvr.exe Never. Disabled Manual
System Event Notification svchost.exe No. Disabled Automatic
System Restore Service svchost.exe Never. Disabled Automatic
Task Scheduler svchost.exe Maybe. Disabled Automatic
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service svchost.exe No. Disabled Automatic
Display Name
Process Name
Required?
(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No)
MINE
DEFAULT
Pro
Wireless Zero Configuration svchost.exe Wi-Fi access only, disable if you don't use it. Disabled Automatic