This information was ‘gathered’ from Black Viper
Black Viper’s Services Configuration
I Tweaked Black Viper’s Page on the following Grounds:
1) Internet Site Go Up & Down ~ I found his page valuable, and I wanted a copy of it , incase his went down
2) I agreed with most of his settings/conclusions, but I wanted my 2 cents + a copy of MY configuration online when I reload WinXP on my system(s)
- Do not use msconfig to disable services. Type in the Run box “services.msc” instead!
- Before disabling ANY service, check out the information listed about each service by clicking on the name.
- Only disable a few services at a time to avoid changing “50″ settings and trying to figure out “what broke it.”
- 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. NOTE: 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.
- After adjusting your service settings, reboot your computer.
- 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
Disabling all of the “unneeded services” frees up 12-70MB of RAM, depending on system.
- Display Name ~ Is how it is displayed in the Services Control Panel
- Service Name ~ Is what the service is called, usually the “short” name
- Process Name ~ Name of the Process running in the background (displayed in Task Manager by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Del)
- Dependencies ~ What other services this service needs to run
- Need it? ~ From what I have concluded by trial and error and also the services that I have found pointless.
- MINE ~ My configuration & recommended to start. Cross between Gaming (Power User) & Safe configuration.
- DEFAULT Pro ~ What Microsoft thinks should be running on Windows XP Professional.
- “SAFE” Configuration ~ This is the configuration that 95% of the people will be able to use with little side effects. It will also minimizes the amount of “errors” that is reported in the Event Viewer. This does NOT guarantee it will work for you, but if you are scared, this configuration should be a good starting point.
- Internet Gateway Configuration ~ Setup to allow multiple computers on a network to share one internet connection access point using Microsoft’s “Internet Connection Sharing and Personal Firewall” software. If you do not have this type of setup, compare the differences between “SAFE” and “GAMING” to find a middle ground that works for your system.
- Gaming Configuration ~ The power user setup. DO NOT JUMP RIGHT TO THIS CONFIGURATION. This setup is a system that connects through a network to the internet, provides file and print sharing resources and gaming enjoyment. Some things MAY not function with this setup. No passwords are saved. It is not intended for a computer with analog modems or some DSL/cable connections. Try “Internet Gateway” Configuration first.
Windows XP Professional Services Configurations |
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Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| Alerter | Alerter | services.exe | Workstation | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Application Layer Gateway Service | ALG | alg.exe | None | Maybe. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Disabled |
| Application Management | AppMgmt | svchost.exe | None | Yes. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Automatic Updates | wuauserv | svchost.exe | None | Maybe. | Disabled | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled |
| Background Intelligent Transfer Service | BITS | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC), Workstation | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| ClipBook | ClipSrv | clipsrv.exe | Network DDE | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| COM+ Event System | EventSystem | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| COM+ System Application | COMSysApp | dllhost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Computer Browser | Browser | svchost.exe | Server, Workstation | Maybe. | Disabled | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Disabled |
| Cryptographic Services | CryptSvc | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Maybe. | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| DHCP Client | Dhcp | svchost.exe | AFD Networking Support Environment, NetBios over TCP/IP, TCP/IP Protocol Driver | Maybe. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled | Automatic |
| Distributed Link Tracking Client | TrkWks | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Distributed Transaction Coordinator | MSDTC | msdtc.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC), Security Accounts Manager | No. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| DNS Client | Dnscache | svchost.exe | TCP/IP Protocol Driver | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled |
| Error Reporting Service | ERSvc | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Never. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Event Log | Eventlog | services.exe | None | Yes. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fast User Switching Compatibility | FastUserSwitching Compatibility | svchost.exe | Terminal Services | No. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Fax Service | FAX | fxssvc.exe | Plug and Play, Print Spooler, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), Telephony | Not Installed. | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| FTP Publishing Service | inetinfo.exe | IIS Admin | Not Installed. | Not Available | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| Help and Support | helpsvc | svchost,exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Human Interface Device Access | HidServ | svchost,exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| IIS Admin | IISADMIN | inetinfo.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC), Security Accounts Manager | Not Installed. | Not Available | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service | ImapiService | imapi.exe | None | Maybe. | Disabled | Manual | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled |
| Indexing Service | cisvc | cisvc.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Never. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Internet Connection Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing | SharedAccess | svchost.exe | Application Layer Gateway Service, Network Connections, Network Location Awareness, Remote Access Connection Manager | Maybe. | Disabled | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled |
| IPSEC Services | PolicyAgent | lsass,exe | IPSEC driver, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), TCP/IP Protocol Driver | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Logical Disk Manager | dmserver | svchost.exe | Plug and Play, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Maybe. | Disabled | Automatic | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service | dmadmin | dmadmin.exe | Logical Disk Manager, Plug and Play, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Maybe. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Message Queuing | mqsvc.exe | Distributed Transaction Coordinator, Message Queuing access control, NT LM Security Support Provider, Reliable Multicast Protocol driver, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), Server | Not Installed. | Not Available | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| Message Queuing Triggers | mqtgsvc.exe | Message Queuing | Not Installed. | Not Available | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | |
| Messenger | Messenger | services.exe | NetBIOS Interface, Plug and Play, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), Workstation | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| MS Software Shadow Copy Provider | SwPrv | dllhost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Net Login | Netlogon | lsass.exe | Workstation | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing | mnmsrvc | mnmsrvc.exe | None | Never. | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Network Connections | Netman | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Vital. | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Network DDE | NetDDE | netdde.exe | Network DDE DSDM | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Network DDE DSDM | NetDDE dsdm | netdde.exe | AFD Networking Support Enviroment, TCP/IP Protocol Driver | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Network Location Awareness (NLA) | Nla | svchost.exe | None | Maybe. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Disabled |
| NT LM Security Support Provider | NtLmSsp | lsass.exe | None | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| Performance Logs and Alerts | SysmonLog | smlogsvc.exe | None | Never. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Plug and Play | PlugPlay | services.exe | None | Vital. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Portable Media Serial Number | WmdmPmSp | svchost.exe | None | Never. | Manual | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Print Spooler | Spooler | spoolsv.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Maybe. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Protected Storage | ProtectedStorage | lsass.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled |
| QoS RSVP | RSVP | rsvp.exe | AFD Networking Support Environment, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), TCP/IP Protocol Driver | No | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Remote Access Auto Connection Manager | RasAuto | svchost.exe | Remote Access Connection Manager, Telephony | Maybe. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Disabled |
| Remote Access Connection Manager | RasMan | svchost.exe | Telephony | Maybe. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Disabled |
| Remote Desktop Help Session Manager | RDSessMgr | sessmgr.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | RpcSs | svchost.exe | None (but everything depends on IT!) | Vital. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator | RpcLocator | locator.exe | Workstation | No. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Remote Registry Service | RemoteRegistry | svchost.exe | None | Never. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Removable Storage | NtmsSvc | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| RIP Listener | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Not Installed. | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | |
| Routing and Remote Access | RemoteAccess | svchost.exe | NetBIOSGroup, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Secondary Logon | seclogon | svchost.exe | None | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Security Accounts Manager | SamSs | lsass.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Server | lanmanserver | svchost.exe | None | Maybe. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled |
| Shell Hardware Detection | ShellHWDetection | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Maybe. | Disabled | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled |
| Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) | SMTPSVC | inetinfo.exe | Event Log, IIS Admin | Not Installed. | Not Available | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| Simple TCP/IP Services | tcpsvcs.exe | AFD Networking Support Environment | Not Installed. | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | |
| Smart Card | SCardSvr | SCardSvr.exe | Plug and Play | Never. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Smart Card Helper | SCardDrv | SCardSvr.exe | None | Never. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| SNMP Service | snmp.exe | Event Log | Not Installed. | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | |
| SNMP Trap Service | snmptrap.exe | Event Log | Not Installed. | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | |
| SSDP Discovery Service | SSDPSRV | svchost.exe | None | No. | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| System Event Notification | SENS | svchost.exe | COM+ Event System | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled |
| System Restore Service | srservice | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Never. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Task Scheduler | Schedule | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Maybe. | Disabled | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled |
| TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service | LmHosts | svchost.exe | AFD Networking Support Enviroment, NetBios over TCP/IP | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| TCP/IP Printer Server | LPDSVC | tcpsvcs.exe | Print Spooler, TCP/IP Protocol Driver | Not Installed. | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Telephony | TapiSrv | svchost.exe | Plug and Play, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Maybe. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Disabled |
| Telnet | TlntSvr | tlntsvr.exe | NT LM Security Support Provider, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), TCP/IP Protocol Driver | Never. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Terminal Services | TermService | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Themes | Themes | svchost.exe | None | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled |
| Uninterruptible Power Supply | UPS | ups.exe | None | No. | Disabled | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Universal Plug and Play Device Host | UPNPhost | svchost.exe | SSDP Discovery Service | No. | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Upload Manager | uploadmgr | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Volume Shadow Copy | VSS | vssvc.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| WebClient | WebClient | svchost.exe | WebDav Client Redirector | Never. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Display Name |
Service Name |
Process Name |
Dependencies |
Need it?
|
MINE |
DEFAULT
|
“SAFE” |
Internet Gateway |
Gaming |
| Windows Audio | AudioSrv | svchost.exe | Plug and Play, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Vital. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled (no sound card in this system) | Automatic |
| Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) | stisvc | svchost.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled |
| Windows Installer | MSIServer | msiexec.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Yes. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Windows Management Instrumentation | Minmgmt | svchost.exe | Event Log, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | Vital. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension | Wmi | svchost.exe | None | Yes. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Windows Time | W32Time | svchost.exe | None | No. | Disabled | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Wireless Zero Configuration | WZCSVC | svchost.exe | NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Manual | Automatic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| WMI Performance Adapter | WmiApSrv | wmiapsrv.exe | Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | No. | Manual | Manual | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Workstation | lanmanworkstation | svchost.exe | None (but plenty depend on it…) | Vital. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| World Wide Web Publishing Service | W3SVC | inetinfo.exe | IIS Admin | No. | Not Available | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
did you happen to get the registry files that were also on the site? you could change the configuration on the fly with those *.reg files instead of editing individually.
ok thanks.
Hi this page doesn’t display correctly in FireFox 2.0 nor IE6?
Great page though, top marks for archiving one of the most valuable resources on the web. Mr Viper seems to be having some well earned respite. It must have taken him some time to compile that info and make sense of it.
Darkan99el
Is this your site also?
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