Services Guide Windows XP

Windows XP Services Guide

To access the service configuration:

Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services.

A service has 3 basic startup states :

Disabled : The service will not be loaded (Some programs stops working, won't take memory, and quick boot time)
Manual : The service will be loaded on demand (Slow program start, will take memory when needed, and quick boot time)
Automatic : The service is loaded at boot time (Fast program start, will take memory, and slow boot time)

Explanation of recommendations:

Recommended: For users who prefers things safe and easy
Trimmed: For users who prefers only to have the most necessary started at the expense of manual maintenance and backup
Lock: Increases security by disabling vulnerable features.
Trim: Lessens CPU/RAM usage on the expense of loosing special features.
Care: Enables Windows Self Maintenance, so it can take better care of it self.
DUN (Dial Up Networking): Enables Internet access through a dialup connection like Phone-, ISDN-, Cable- modem (internal or external).
Net (Network): Enables Internet access and filesharing via the network adapter to a hub, switch, router or another machine. The network is a simple one at home, without Domain Controller, Virtual Private Network or Internet Connection Sharing.

Select recommendation: Show all services Show Recommended Changes* Show Trimmed Changes*

* Any and all Service changes are done at your own risk!

Service	Default	Recommended	Trimmed
Alerter	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Application Layer Gateway	Manual	Manual (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Application Management	Manual	Manual	Manual
Automatic Updates	Automatic	Automatic (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Background Intelligent Transfer	Manual	Manual (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Clipbook	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Computer	Automatic	Automatic (Net)	*Disabled(Trim)**
COM Event System	Manual	Manual	Manual
COM System Application	Manual	Manual	Manual
Cryptographic Services	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
DCOM Server Process Launcher	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
DHCP Client	Automatic	Automatic (Net)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Distributed Link Tracking Client	Automatic	*Disabled(Trim)**	*Disabled(Trim)**
Distributed Transaction Coordinator	Manual	Manual	Manual
DNS Client	Automatic	Automatic (Net)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Error Reporting Service	Automatic	*Disabled(Trim)**	*Disabled(Trim)**
Event Log	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fast User Switching Compatibility	Manual	*Disabled(Trim)**	*Disabled(Trim)**
Fax Service	Manual	Manual	Manual
Help and Support	Automatic	Automatic (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
HTTP SSL	Manual	Manual	Manual
Human Interface Device Access	Manual	Manual	*Disabled(Trim)**
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service	Manual	Manual	*Disabled(Trim)**
Indexing Service	Manual	*Disabled(Trim)**	*Disabled(Trim)**
IPSEC Services	Automatic	*Manual(Trim)**	*Manual(Trim)**
Logical Disk Manager	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service	Manual	Manual	Manual
Messenger	Automatic	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider	Manual	Manual	Manual
NET Logon	Manual	Manual	Manual
Netmeeting Remote Desktop Sharing	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Network Connections	Manual	Manual	Manual
Network DDE	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Network DDE DSDM	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Network Location Awareness	Manual	Manual	Manual
Network Provisioning Service	Manual	Manual	Manual
NTLM Security Support Provider	Manual	Manual	Manual
Performance Logs and Alerts	Manual	Manual	Manual
Plug and Play	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Portable Media Serial Number Service	Manual	Manual	Manual
Print Spooler	Automatic	Automatic	*Disabled(Trim)**
QoS RSVP	Manual	Manual	Manual
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager	Manual	Manual (DUN)	Disabled*
Remote Access Connection Manager	Manual	Manual (DUN)	Disabled*
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator	Manual	Manual	Manual
Remote Registry Service	Automatic	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Removable Storage	Automatic	*Manual(Trim)**	*Manual(Trim)**
Routing and Remote Access	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Secondary Logon	Automatic	*Manual(Trim)**	*Manual(Trim)**
Security Accounts Manager	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Security Center	Automatic	Automatic (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Server	Automatic	Automatic (Net)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Smart Card	Manual	Manual	Manual
Smart Card Helper	Manual	Manual	Manual
SSDP Discovery Service	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
System Event Notification	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
System Restore Service	Automatic	Automatic (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Task Scheduler	Automatic	Automatic (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service	Automatic	*Disabled(Trim)**	*Disabled(Trim)**
Telephony	Manual	Manual (DUN)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Telnet	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Terminal Services	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Themes	Automatic	Automatic	*Disabled(Trim)**
Uninterruptible Power Supply	Manual	Manual	Manual
Upload Manager	Manual	Manual	Manual
Universal Plug and Play Device Host	Manual	*Disabled(Lock)**	*Disabled(Lock)**
Volume Shadow Copy	Manual	Manual	Manual
WebClient	Automatic	*Disabled(Trim)**	*Disabled(Trim)**
Windows Audio	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	Automatic	Automatic (Care)	*Disabled(Trim)**
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)	Manual	Manual	*Disabled(Trim)**
Windows Installer	Manual	Manual	Manual
Windows Management Instrumentation	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extentions	Manual	Manual	Manual
Windows Time	Automatic	*Disabled(Trim)**	*Disabled(Trim)**
Wireless Zero Configuration	Automatic	Automatic (Net)	*Disabled(Trim)**
WMI Performance Adapter	Manual	Manual	Manual
Workstation	Automatic	Automatic (Net)	*Disabled(Trim)**

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