Disabling unwanted system services under Windows XP system

disabling unwanted system services under Windows XP system

Step 1th, on the Windows XP system desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Manage command.

Step 2nd, open the Computer Management window, expand the Services and Applications directory in the left pane, and select the Services option.

Then in the right pane, double-click the service name that you want to disable, such as Terminal Services, as shown in Figure 2010040531.

Figure 2010040531 the Computer Management window

Step 3rd, in the Open Terminal Services Properties dialog box, click the Drop-down triangle button to the right of startup type, and select the disabled option in the Drop-down menu.

Set Complete Click OK to disable the service and restart the computer for the settings to take effect, as shown in Figure 2010040532.

Figure 2010040532 Selecting the Disabled option

Step 4th, repeat steps 2 and 3 to disable other services that you do not need.

It is recommended that ordinary users disable the following services:

(1) NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing

Enables authorized users to remotely access this computer by using NetMeeting across an enterprise intranet.

(2) Universal Plug and Play Device Host

Provides support for hosting Universal Plug and Play devices.

(3) Messenger

Transfer the NET SEND and Alerter service messages between the client and the server. This service has nothing to do with Windows Messenger.

(4) Terminal Services

Allows multiple users to connect and control a machine and display the desktop and application on a remote computer.

(5) RemoteRegistry

Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer.

(6) Fast User Switching compatibility

Provides management for applications that require assistance under multiple users.

(7) Telnet

Allows remote users to log on to this computer and run programs, and supports a variety of TCP/IP Telnet clients, including unix-based and Windows based computers.

(8) Performance Logs and Alerts

Collects performance data for a local or remote computer based on preconfigured schedule parameters, and then writes this data to the log or triggers an alert.

(9) Remote Desktop Help Session Manager

Manage and control Remote Assistance.

(10) TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper

Allows support for the "TCP/IP NetBIOS (NetBT)" Service and NetBIOS name resolution.

(11) Routing and Remote Access

Provide routing services to enterprises in LAN and WAN environments.

(12) Uninterruptible Power Supply

Manage an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to your computer.

(13) Telephony

Provides TAPI support to control the local computer, the server, and telephony devices on the LAN and ip-based voice connections.

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