Windows XP Service Details

XP service details

 

XP service details Alerter: An error alert is sent to the Administrator when a system fault occurs. Unless the computer is on a LAN and is equipped with a network administrator, it is generally not required. (Process: services.exe)
Application Layer Gateway Service: Provides services for third-party network sharing and firewall software support. Some firewalls and network sharing software are required. Takes MB of memory. (Process: alg.exe)
Application Management: Windows 2000/XP introduces a brand new and effective software management solution based on the MSI file format (application installation information package file), application management component service, it not only manages software installation, removal, but also allows you to use this service to modify. Fixing existing applications, monitoring file recovery, and troubleshooting of basic faults, but actually disabling this service is not a serious problem. (Process: svchost.exe)
Automatic Updates: Windows automatic update service. (Process: svchost.exe)
Background Intelligent Transfer Service: The Smart transmission service in the background implements information transmission between servers in http1.1. Microsoft calls resumable data transfer during windows updates. (Process: svchost.exe)
Clipbook: Shared and pasted content with other computers in the LAN. You can use the Network Dynamic Data Exchange Service provided by Network DDE and Network dde dsdm to view the clipboard of a remote computer. (Process: clipsrv.exe)
COM + Event System: For some COM + software, check the C:/program files/complus applications directory. If there is no file in it, you can disable this service. (Process: svchost.exe)
COM + System Application: Same as above. (Process: dllhost.exe)
Computer Browser: Maintain the latest list of computers in the network neighbors, and notify the Requesting program of this list. It has nothing to do with online browsing. (Process: svchost.exe)
Cryptographicservices: When Windows is updated, it is used to confirm the Windows File fingerprint. You can enable this feature again during the update. (Process: svchost.exe)
DHCP ClientDHCP is a TCP/IP service protocol that provides dynamic IP Address Allocation and Management. As a common user, If you connect to the Internet through dialing, keep it "automatic ", if the system does not connect to any network or has a static IP address, disable it. (Process: svchost.exe)
Distributed Link Tracking Client: Distributed Connection Tracking of the room end, used to manage the NTFS file links in your computer or network, for example, there is a file in computer A, there is a connection in computer B, if the file is moved, the server updates the information, occupying MB of memory. (Process: svchost.exe)
Distributed Transaction Coordinator: Used to process transmission from multiple sources, which is of little use currently. (Process: msdtc.exe)
DNS Client: DNS interpreter, which can interpret the domain name as an IP address (process: svchost.exe)
Error Reporting Service: Reports errors in Windows to Microsoft. (Process: svchost.exe)
Event Log: This service can record error messages sent by programs and systems. Although it is helpful for diagnosis, it is difficult for common users to understand, after disabling the service, several network-related services may fail to start and dial-up access failure may occur. Therefore, we recommend that you set it to "automatic" (process: services.exe)
Fast User Switching Compatibility: If your computer is only used by one user, it will be useless for this multi-user to quickly switch services. (Process: svchost.exe)
Fax Service: It is not installed by default and needs to be installed separately (process: fxssvc.exe)
FTP Publishing Service: FTP Publishing Service, which is not installed by default. If you want to set up an FTP server on your machine, you need to install it separately. (Process: inetinfo.exe)
Help And Support: Windows Help and Support. A newbie still needs his advice. (Process: svchost.exe)
Human Interface Device Access: Supports "Ergonomic" computer accessories, such as scanners with functional buttons (fax, copy), volume adjustment on the keyboard, or playback controllers. (Process: svchost.exe)
IIS Admin: The local IIS Service Management Service is not installed by default. If you want to create a website or FTP service on your computer, you must install it separately. However, it is not best not to install it because it is easily exploited by hackers. (Process: inetinfo.exe)
Imapi CD-Burning Com Service: XP's CD burning service, if you use other software, stop it. Occupies MB of memory. (Process: imapi.exe)
Indexing Service: The Indexing Service can create an index for the content and attributes of documents on a local hard drive or shared network drive, and quickly locate the required documents through the system's unique document filter, it greatly enhances the search capability of windows, but the Indexing Service must continue, so it will consume a lot of system resources. If there is no special need, I personally strongly recommend that you disable it. (Process: cisvc.exe)
Internet Connection Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing: Allow multiple computers in the network to access the Internet over one network. It will be installed on a computer directly connected to the Internet. If you are using third-party network shared software, this service is not required. (Process: svchost.exe)
IPSec Services: Most users cannot use it at all! (Process: lsass.exe)
Logical Disk Manager: Disk Manager. The system will notify you to enable it when necessary. (Process: svchost.exe)
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service: Same as above. (Process: dmadmin.exe)
Message Queuing: It is not installed by default and cannot be used by common users. (Process: mqsvc.exe)
Message Queuing Triggers: Same as above. (Process: mqtgsvc.exe)
Messenger: This is not MSN Messenger, which is used to send and receive messages from system administrators or by Alerter services. It is not available to home users. (Process: services.exe)
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider: Backup Service. It is mainly used by the backup components in the system. In addition, some third-party software such as Ghost and imageing may need this service and can be enabled when used. (Process: dllhost.exe)
Net Login: Login domain controller to verify the login information service (process: lsass.exe)
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing: Use NetMeeting to implement remote desktop sharing. allow others to access your computer through netmeeting. Disable NetMeeting for personal data security. (Process: mnmsrvc.exe)
Network Connections: Manages networks and dial-up networks. This service is required for Internet access and LAN access. (Process: svchost.exe)
Network DDE: It has not been found to be useful yet, unless you use a remote clipboard. (Process: netdde.exe)
Network DDE DSDM: Same as above. (Process: netdde.exe)
Network Location Awareness: Network sharing or ICs/ICF may be required (on the server side ). (Process: svchost.exe)
Nt lm Security Support Provider: If you do not run the Message Queuing or Telnet service, it is useless. (Process: lsass.exe)
Performance Logs And Alerts: Records the running status of the machine and regularly writes logs or sends warnings, but the content is too professional. (Process: smlogsvc.exe)
Plug And Play: Plug-and-play service. (Process: services.exe)
Portable Media SerialNuMBer: The serial number can be retrieved from a portable music player connected to your computer. This is something Microsoft has done to protect the copyright of digital media. We recommend that you turn it off. But if you have any questions, don't rely on me. (Process: svchost.exe)
Print Spooler: The service provided for the printer. Just enable it when printing it. Saves MB of memory. (Process: spoolsv.exe)
Protected Storage: This service is suitable for storing the local password and the online service password, including the "automatically completed" function during table filling. (Process: lsass.exe)
QoS RSVP: The Service Quality Resource Reservation Protocol, which reserves 20% of the bandwidth for QoS applications. For users who use a cat to access the Internet, this 20% of the bandwidth cannot be so wasted. (This is also the reason why many people say it is released. It seems to have been introduced in gray and magazines ). (Process: rsvp.exe)
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager: Remote access to the automatic connector. When a program requires a connection to the network, it automatically creates a network connection. If disabling this service causes some problems, set it to "automatic". In addition, some broadband providers require you to enable this service. (Process: svchost.exe)
Remote Access Connection Manager: Remote Access connector, which can create network connections. If you use Internet Connection Sharing, open it. Likewise, some broadband providers require you to open it. If the service is disabled, set it to "automatic" (process: svchost.exe)
RemoteDeSKtopHelp Session Manager: New features for Windows XP, Remote Assistance, occupying MB to 4 MB memory. (Process: sessmgr.exe)
Remote Procedure Call(RPC): this is a core service of the system. Almost all services rely on it to run. Therefore, it is the only service that cannot be disabled. If this service is disabled in Windows2000, the system cannot start. (Process: svchsot.exe)
Remote Procedure Call(RPC)Locator: Used to manage the RPC Name Service database. It is recommended that you do not disable it. If the network is interrupted after it is disabled, set it to "Manual". This service occupies about MB of memory. (Process: locator.exe)
Remote Registry Service: Run/modify the remote registry, which is one of the first services to be disabled. (Process: svchost.exe)
Removable Storage: Used to manage removable storage media. If you do not have a tape backup machine, you can disable it. However, if it is disabled, your optical drive/DVD drive may be faulty, if you cannot play the video automatically, set it to "automatic ". (Process: svchost.exe)
Rip Listener: It must be installed separately. (Process: svchost.exe)
Routing And Remote Access: Virtual personal network connection. It is useless to allow users to dial in to the local network through modem or other devices using standard or VPN connections. (Process: svchsot.exe)
Secondary Logon: Assign operation permissions to users other than administrator! Allow Restricted Users to start programs or perform operations with higher permissions (such as administrator permissions). When you right-click a file, the run as command appears in the menu, if disabled, this command also disappears. (Process: svchost.exe)
Security Accounts Manager: Similar to the previous protected storage, it is used to save the Security Information of local users. It must be supported by the IIS Admin Service.
Group Policy Editor "(gpedit. MSC) to modify the settings, you must keep it. (Process: lsass.exe)
Server: Used for file and printer sharing and Message Queuing services. If you are not on the LAN, disable it. (Process: svchost.exe)
Shell Harware Detection: Used for Automatic startup of some configurations, such as memory card, CD, and DVD Driver. If disabled, you may find that your hardware disappears from my computer, such as a DVD drive. (Process: svchost.exe)
Simple Mail Transport Protocol(SMTP): to create a cross-network transmission email service for the local machine, you need to install it separately. (Process: inetinfo.exe)
Simple TCP/IP Services: It must be installed separately. Supports the UNIX network services of some old schools. (Process: tcpsvcs.exe)
Smart Card/Smart Card Helper: Supported by smart cards, accounting for MB of memory. (Process: scardsvr.exe)
SNMP Service/SNMP Trap Service: Simple Network Management Protocol, which must be installed separately. (Process: snmp.exe/snmptrap.exe)
SSDP Discovery Service: UPNP hardware uses this service. (Process: svchost.exe)
System Event Notification: Associated with COM + Event System, which records user logon/logout/restart/shutdown information.
System Restore Service: System Restoration Service, which occupies a large amount of system resources and memory.
Task ScheduleR: Schedule a task. If you use Microsoft's boot acceleration tool bootvis, you need this service and COM + Event System. (Process: svchsot.exe)
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service: If your network does not use netbios or wins, you can disable it. (Process: svchost.exe)
TCP/IP printer Server: TCP/IP Printing Service, which is used to set the local UNIX Printing server. It is generally not required and is not installed by default. (Process: tcpsvcs.exe)
Telphony: Provides dialing capabilities for computers. If modem is used, it is enabled. (Process: svchost.exe)
Telnet: Allows you to log on from a remote computer and use the command line to operate on the local computer. If you do not have special requirements, disable it. (Process: tlntsvr.exe)
Terminal Services: Enables remote logon to the local computer. This service is required for Fast User Switching and remote desktop functions. (Process: svchost.exe)
Themes:WindowsXP desktop theme service occupies 4 MB to 12 MB memory. (Process: svchost.exe)
Uninterruptible Power Supply: It is used by the UPS Power Failure Protection Device. If not, disable it. (Process: ups.exe)
Universal Plug And Play Device Host: Same as SSDP Discovery Service. (Process: svchost.exe)
Upload Manager: Used to deliver files on servers and guest rooms. This is not required for simple file transfer! (Process: svchost.exe)
Volume Shadow Copy: The same as Ms Software Shadow Copy Provider, which is generally not needed. The Backup component of the system will use it, but setting it to "Manual" can save about 3 MB of memory. (Process: vssvc.exe)
WebClient: It may be related to future. NET technologies. For security reasons, disable it! (Process: svchost.exe)
Windows Audio: Controls the voice you hear. When it is off, there will be no sound! (Process: svchost.exe)
Windows Image Acquisition(WIA): used to support scanners, digital cameras, and other devices. (Process: svchost.exe)
Windows Installer: Windows MSI installation service, which occupies about MB of memory, it is recommended to set to "Manual" (process: msiexc.exe)
Windows Management Instrumentation: Windows Management Specification is the basic management structure of the system. It is essential to control and monitor the system through a set of common interfaces! (Process: svchost.exe)
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension: Windows Management Specification driver extension, not as important as the above service, so it can be set to "Manual" (process: svchost.exe)
Windows Time: Automatically connect to the Internet for system clock verification. After the verification is successful, the system will run again in seven days. However, you need to run the task scheduler. It is recommended to set it to "Manual" or "disabled ". (Process: svchost.exe)
Wireless Zero Configuration: Wireless Network Configuration Service. (Process: svchost.exe)
WMI Performance Adapter: WMI Performance Adapter, which occupies MB to 6 MB memory. (Process: wmiapsrv.exe)
Workstation: Used to manage networks, support for networking, and print/file sharing. (Process: svchost.exe)
World Wide Web Publishing Service: Used to set the Local Web server. It is not installed by default. If you want to use it, you must install it separately and run the IIS Admin Service. (Process: inetinfo.exe)