Windows processes made EASY !!

[darkon11]

I work with windows every day and I didn't like the quantity of services running (a lot of time to boot, to turn off, a lot of ram and cpu time wasted).

So after trying a lot I've understood which services I MUST have running.

The first image shows which services (just 10 in XP64!) have to set in automatic (loaded at the boot).

The second shows which ones have to be set in manual and started when you wat internet connection (having them down at the boot is also good if you have some viruses).

With this simple (just a bit long) tweaking your performance will boost !!

[andsome]

I hope that I have understood your post correctly. If so then a lot of us on here use this program to find out what processes need to run at boot up.

Start up Inspector

[Alan2273]

In your post you say this works for XP64, is it the same for XP32 bit, as I have tried microsofts XP64 bit OS and the driver support was crap.

[r4may]

In your post you say this works for XP64, is it the same for XP32 bit, as I have tried microsofts XP64 bit OS and the driver support was crap.

That has been my experience as well, in fact I went back to XP32bit as I could not get some of the drivers I required for the XP64

[darkon11]

Andsome: Well, the program you cited is just another startup manager (you still HAVE to KNOW which services to start or not). Beside this you don't need it, just open a Run window (Win+R) and type "services.msc" (as you know :) ) then right-click on the service you want to modify, select properties and assign the startup type (usualy disabled).

Alan2273 & r4may: I know, I know, XP32 is a bit different but when I used it I used the same trick too without problems. I just can't remember which services to start (almost the same 10) and I DON'T want to reinstall just for this. Anyway you can attach an image of your running services (print screen) and I will tell you which to keep.

The drivers for XP64 WERE crap. Now (probably for Vista) x64 drivers are almosts all out and working.

[andsome]

Andsome: Well, the program you cited is just another startup manager (you still HAVE to KNOW which services to start or not). Beside this you don't need it, just open a Run window (Win+R) and type "services.msc" (as you know :) ) then right-click on the service you want to modify, select properties and assign the startup type (usualy disabled).

Alan2273 & r4may: I know, I know, XP32 is a bit different but when I used it I used the same trick too without problems. I just can't remember which services to start (almost the same 10) and I DON'T want to reinstall just for this. Anyway you can attach an image of your running services (print screen) and I will tell you which to keep.

The drivers for XP64 WERE crap. Now (probably for Vista) x64 drivers are almosts all out and working.

If you click on consult, it tells you which programs you need or don't need. I start up with 11 and have stopped 24 others from running at start up.

[mark2]

XP services, Black Vipers services guide is mirrored here

andsome you're referring to processes started by applications,

services are started by windows automatically, and some will be unseen by apps such as start up manager.

[darkon11]

No way man, your "consult" prompted me to stop my mouse driver...

Beside this, my goal is to make windows the slimmest I can, not to install another piece of software.

I repeat: you don't need anything else, just services.msc, a console from inside windows.

Learn to use it (and use it often) will makes you stay in touch with what Windows really does.

P.S.

My suggestions are just made to help. If someone feels more comfortable with his programs, please go ahead.

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

I do not recommend to average Windows users to fiddle with their services settings. Also, each computer has different uses, so a recommendation to tweak some specific services on an unspecific system makes not much sense to me.

An application like Startup Inspector makes far more sense, as it analyzes the actual startup content, gives information about these processes, and lets the user decide what s/he needs or doesn't need to run. Also, disabled startup programs can be re-enabled with a single click, whereas tweaked services will soon be forgotten.

[cozofdeath]

I do not recommend to average Windows users to fiddle with their services settings. Also, each computer has different uses, so a recommendation to tweak some specific services on an unspecific system makes not much sense to me.

I agree. Most users have many specific services, such as malware scanners/firewalls, and to disable them for performance would actually be harmful along with other things. Of course only unknowingly users would do something like that. But it could happen, some come with out descriptions. I do think its cool you got your services down so low. I like to disable the unnecessary ones also. The only thing I hate about it is when you troubleshoot an error for like 2 days only to find out its from a service you shut off 5 months ago. Thats why I only disable services I really know I'm never going to need. Good job on the wiping of services though. :D

Heres some decent service guides for Vista.

HERE

HERE

[darkon11]

As I said:

My suggestions are just made to help. If someone feels more comfortable with his programs, (and settings) please go ahead.

Best regards.