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If in doubt, set a service to "Manual", and only start
it when you actually need it.
Every process is allocated a fixed priority by Windows-XP. To change
a processes priority, open the Task Manager and Right-Click on a
process and select "Set Priority".
Before stopping a Service, Right-Click on it and select "Properties"
and "Dependencies", and examine which others could be
effected.
Note: Many people make use of Windows DNS functionality (that is
integrated with the domain services), however you should be aware
that Windows 2000 DNS zones will happily transfer any zone information
they have to any server that asks for it. You should always alter
the options to limit the servers it will respond to.
On XP-Home you can disable:
Alter - Receives Network Alerts. Not needed unless you are on a
network
Automatic Updates
Computer Browser - Keeps a list of Network PC's, not needed unless
on a network
DHCP Client
Distributed Transaction Coordinator - Manages transactions that
span multiple resources
Indexing Service - Indexes files on local and remote computers.
A single PC or a small network won't use it.
Net Login - Used for logging-in to a domain
Secondary Login - Do you need to carry out tasks under an alias.
SSDP Discovery Service - Enables detection of certain devices on
a home network.
Task Scheduler - like cron, can be disabled.
Web Client - If you don't have a website and you don't have a website
and don't need to modify files, you can remove it.
Wireless Zero Configuration - Not required unless you have a wireless
network
Unless you are on a network you can disable:
Alerter
Net Login
DHCP Client
Computer Browser
Wireless Zero (unless on a wireless network).
Messenger
NB: Windows 2003 now comes with all locks engaged and asks you
which ones you want to open.
Firewalls
If this server is to be used as a firewall, remove as
much software as possible, and open the "Network Neighborhoodà
Properties", and select "Services". Remove
the following services:
RPC Configuration
Net BIOS Interface
Workstation, Server
Computer Browser
If required, leave the "SNMP Service". Remember that
the SNMP community string should not be set to anything obvious.
Start->Programs->Administrative Tools (Common)->Windows-NT
Diagnostics - Gives vital information about your computer.
Glossary of Windows 2000/XP Services
www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/howitworks/management/w2kservices.sap
BIOSCentral Beep codes: www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes/amibeep.htm
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