TWEAKING XP Part (2)

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Message Queuing Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off of the WinXP CD. May be used on some domains, but the "average" home user will never need this service. Leave not installed or Disabled "Distributed Transaction Coordinator, Message Queuing access control, NT LM Security Support Provider, Reliable Multicast Protocol driver, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Server"

Message Queuing Triggers Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later from the installation CD. Required if you use Message Queuing service. Leave not installed or Disabled Message Queuing

Messenger Sends messages between clients and servers. Not needed under normal "home" conditions. Disabled NetBIOS Interface, Plug and Play, Remote Procedure Call (RPC)- Workstation

MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Used in conjunction with the Volume Shadow Copy Service. Microsoft Backup also uses these services. Disabled Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Net Login Used for logging onto a Domain Controller. Disabled Workstation

NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Enables you to access your computer using NetMeeting. This may create a big open door for the unwanted. If you are concerned about security, Disable this function. Even if you are not worried, you can still disable it. Disabled

Network Connections Required for managing network connectivity. Set to disabled if you have no network or you do not change the configurations a lot. If your Internet connectivity is effected after disabling this function, set it back to Automatic! Automatic if needed, Disabled if not. Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Network DDE . Not used by most programs. Unless you use remote ClipBook, Disable it. Disabled Network DDE DSDM

Network DDE DSDM Not used by most programs. Unless you use remote ClipBook, Disable it. Disabled AFD Networking Support Environment, TCP/IP Protocol Driver

Network Location Awareness (NLA) Required for use with the Internet Connection Sharing Service (server only.) Disabled unless running ICS/ICF.

NT LM Security Support Provider Not needed unless you are running Message Queuing or Telnet server. Disabled unless needed.
Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data on a schedule and sends the information to a log or triggers an alert. Disabled

Plug and Play The basis of the Plug and Play (PnP) environment. NOTE: PnP is not related to UPnP. UPnP is used for connectivity on networks using TCP/IP to devices such as scanners or printers. Your sound card is PnP. Do not disable Plug and Play service. Automatic

Portable Media Serial Number Retrieves serial numbers from portable music players connected to your computer. It is not known if any devices actually require this. Disabled unless a device ceases to function properly.

Print Spooler Queues up print jobs for later printing. This service is Required if you have printers, even if they are network printers. If this does not fit your needs, Disable it. Automatic if needed, Disabled otherwise. Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Protected Storage Allows for the saving of local passwords or even Web site information (AutoComplete.) This service is set to Automatic by default. If you are concerned about security reasons, you may want to disable this feature to make theft of information more difficult. Disabled Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

QoS RSVP Provides traffic control on a network using IPSEC and applications that support QoS, plus have an adapter that supports it. The QoS Packet Driver is installed by default on any TCP/IP connections. You can uninstall it if it is not needed on your network. Disabled AFD Networking Support Environment, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), TCP/IP Protocol Driver

Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a connection to a network when a program requests a remote address. This service may be required for your Internet connection. If things cease to function after disabling this service, set it to Automatic. Disabled unless required for your Internet connection. Remote Access Connection Manager, Telephony

Remote Access Connection Manager Creates a network connection. This service is required for dial-up networking and if you use Internet Connection Sharing. If things cease to function after disabling this service, set it to Automatic. Disabled unless required for your internet connection. Telephony

Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Manages and controls Remote Assistance. If you do not want or need to use this feature, Disable it. Disabled unless using it. Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) This service is vital. Just about everything depends on this service to be running. This is also the only service that you can not disable using the Services MMC. Automatic.

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Manages the RPC name service database. May not be needed by most users. If something on your network breaks after you disable this service, set it back to Manual or Automatic. Disabled unless required for your network. Workstation
Remote Registry Service This is one of those not needed services. If you are concerned about security, disable this service. Disabled

Removable Storage Used for managing removable media. Disable this service if you do not have items like tape backup devices, etc. If your CD ROM/DVD Drive stops working properly, place this service into Automatic. Normally, this service is not needed. Disabled Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

RIP Listener Not installed by default. If you do not know what it is, you do not need it. Leave not installed or Disabled Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Routing and Remote Access If you do not know what it is, you do not need it. Leave not installed or Disabled NetBIOSGroup, Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Secondary Logon Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. It is not known if any programs use this service, Disabled

Security Accounts Manager Like Protected Storage, it saves security information for local users. This service is Required for IIS Admin. Disabled unless needed. Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Server Used for file and print sharing from your computer or if you use Message Queuing. Workstation is needed to connect to another computer that has the files you are looking for. For security purposes, you may Disable this service if you do not require local printers and files to be shared across your network. Disabled unless needed. If a device stops working properly, place this service into Automatic.

Shell Hardware Detection Used for the autoplay of devices such as memory cards. Set to Automatic if you are experiencing problems with laptop docking stations. Disabled unless needed. Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later. Supports the use of a local (outbound) email server. Leave not installed or Disabled Event Log, IIS Admin

Simple TCP/IP Services Supports some older UNIX networking services. Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later. Leave not installed or Disabled AFD Networking Support Environment

Smart Card Supports the use of a Smart Card for local or network computer authentication. If you do not have a "Smart Card" you do not need this service. Disabled Plug and Play

Smart Card Helper Supports the use of a Smart Card for local or network computer authentication. If you do not have a "Smart Card," you do not need this service. Disabled

SNMP Service Supports the use of networking equipment that use SNMP as a mode of management. Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later. Leave not installed or Disabled Event Log

SNMP Trap Service Supports the use of networking equipment that use SNMP as a mode of management Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later. Leave not installed or Disabled Event Log

SSDP Discovery Service Used to locate UPnP devices on your home network. Used in conjunction with Universal Plug and Play Device Host, it detects and configures UPnP devices on your home network. For security reasons and unless you have these devices, Disable this service. If any external device does not function as a result of this service being disabled, place it back in to Automatic.


NOTE: UPnP is not related to PnP. UPnP is used for connectivity on networks using TCP/IP to devices such as scanners or printers. Your sound card is PnP. Do not disable Plug and Play service. Disabled

System Event Notification Used in conjunction with COM+ Event System, this service notifies particular services when system events, such as logon and power events occurs. Not needed by most users or programs Disabled COM+ Event System

System Restore Service Creates system snap shots or restore points for returning to at a later time. Heavy resource uses. If not using System Restore, disable. Disabled Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Task Scheduler This service is used to schedule maintenance, Microsoft Backup sessions or maybe even AutoUpdate. You can do these manually if desired. NOTE: BootVis Requires Task Scheduler and COM+ Event System to be running if you want to take advantage of the "optimize system" function, due to the pre-fetching function built into XP. Pre-fetching only occurs on bootup, so if you do not care about a few extra seconds of boot time, you can disable Task Scheduler. Disabled unless using the programs mentioned here. Remote Procedure Call (RPC)


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