Windows XP TechTip #2 >> Services

On start-up of Windows XP, even before you login on any account, the OS loads processes that support your computing experience in a way a.k.a. services.

However, some of these services are rarely if used at all. They eat up memory and processing power which could have helped your OS load faster and run programs more efficiently.

You can disable these services in two ways:

1. Run "msconfig"-> Services (Tab).
2. Run "services.msc" or load the Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services

For Option 1, simply uncheck the box opposite the service you want disabled.


For Option 2, right click on the service in the list, click properties then select "Disabled" as the "Startup Type".



Here's a list of services you can disable without affecting your daily computing experience:

• Indexing Service
  
• Wired AutoConfig - if you don't use wireless connection
  
• Error Reporting Service - see TechTip #1
  
• Help and Support - honestly, do you use this?
  
• IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
• Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
• Remote Access Connection Manager
• Task Scheduler - for those who don't use it
• System Restore Service - see TechTip #1
• Uninterruptible Power Supply - if you don't have UPS
• Security Center
• Automatic Updates - see TechTip #1
• Wireless Zero Configuration

That's it.