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More info?)
This was more a matter of security than performance - as most of the security notices say that turning off unneed or unused services was a good idea , I don't think I need web client or server running but am not sure - have found out that my printer will not work if printer spooler is not running - will check the blackviper page. thanks
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
> That's a matter of personal preference. I find that the majority of services are quiescent in the background, when they're not being used, and have little, if any impact on performance.
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http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
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> "Don" <Don@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F2728A4B-515F-4C88-8B3D-88BCE4A46361@microsoft.com...
> > Most of the services that Microsoft likes you to leave running in XP Pro - I do not need it is a home computer - I play games on it , read the news and look into things I am interested in - creating web pages etc. or running their firewall I have no interest in, besides their firewall is not compatable with my router . Basically I would like a list of services that can be shutdown without interfering in syst. perfomance or security - have read a lot on the help pages etc. and have configured it to recommended settings .
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> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
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> >> Please detail the specific issues you're having, so that we can help you configure your system to your liking.
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> >> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
> >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
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http://www.dougknox.com
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> >> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
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http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
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> >> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> >> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
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> >> "Don" <Don@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:577F50E1-490A-4CC0-AA53-FEE5C791A4AF@microsoft.com...
> >> > Would like to know the best configuration for XP Pro on a home computer - it does not seem to be one person friendly - got Pro when I got the new computer, as all the review's I read beforehand recommended it as the better more secure system - and it was before media edition came out although I do have the t.v. card , remote etc.. and cannot install ME on this computer without drastic changes ?
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