Ever wonder what windows is actually running in the backround? (look here)

[bluestreakLB]

Here is a great website that lists all the services for windows

It lists what they are called, what they do, and what you should/can do. Find it here

For Windows XP

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

For Windows 2k

http://www.blackviper.com/Win2k/servicecfg.htm

*no listings for windows 95/98/me*

[Needitcooler]

That is an excellent website. Everytime I reload Windows, that is one of my first stops. I have about half of the background services switched off, and everything feels much faster. I know I regained about 35 mb of memory after turning a bunch of services off.

[JimmyG]

Thanks for this post. I have been wondering about that for a long time.

[bluestreakLB]

No problem, my CCNA teacher showed us some cool stuff today as we are way ahead of where we need to be and so tonight i get to try it out on my machine.

Even for those who dont tweak or what have you it's nice to know that stuff is running and is supose to be there...

[Flashfx2]

All this stuff should be the same for win2k right?

[sup3rcarrx8]

Cool. Nice site.

[bluestreakLB]

Originally posted by Flashfx2
All this stuff should be the same for win2k right?

No, but they do have it here

http://www.blackviper.com/Win2k/servicecfg.htm

[idioteQnology]

yeah i went through that site the other day and went through all the services i didnt need and disabled them. getting every last ounce of performance out of my pc and os :)

[Flashfx2]

Awesome, thanks bluestreak

[bluestreakLB]

Originally posted by Flashfx2
Awesome, thanks bluestreak

I do my best...

I did some more searching on this site and there alot of other goodies that could be usefull to the average "n00b". Install guides and what have you.

[nerdlogic]

Nothing new for me, but good thread. :)

[pik4chu]

Originally posted by nerdlogic
Nothing new for me, but good thread. :)
Aye, and more places with stuff like this the better ;)

[bluestreakLB]

Originally posted by nerdlogic
Nothing new for me, but good thread. :)

Logic still lurks...tis a good thing to see

*cheers*

Couple of guys around here (and gals) that are no longer...here.

[Sunk]

anyone know why my installer freezes for like 10 min..then starts to install...tnx

[bluestreakLB]

Originally posted by Sunk
anyone know why my installer freezes for like 10 min..then starts to install...tnx

???