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Windows Services Definitions
| Windows Services Definitions , How many of the Windows services can be disabled? | | | | Did you know having unnecessary services running just adds an extra load to your computer making it run slower, have a look through the services list and see how many you actually need. AdobeLM Service Friendly Description Adobes licensing management service used to ensure that you are not using any pirated copies of their software, it does this by examining your computer and making you re-register if this changes, the service cannot be disabled as it starts again as soon as you use an Adobe product Microsoft Description Executable Adobelmsvc.exe Setting Automatic Windows Services Definitions
| | | Alerter Friendly Description Manages the distribution of alerts to users or computers, alerts can also be monitored results Microsoft Description Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k LocalService Setting Manual can be disabled if alerts are not required Windows Services Definitions ALG Application Layer gateway Service Friendly Description Provides support to internet connection firewall ICF & internet connection sharing ICS Microsoft Description Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Firewall. Executable alg.exe Setting Manual
| | | Application Management Friendly Description used when an application is modified using add/remove Microsoft Description Provides software installation services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove. Executable svchost.exe services.exe Setting Manual Windows Services Definitions Automatic Updates Friendly Description enables cutting and pasting across network environments Microsoft Description Enables the download and installation of Windows updates. If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Manual can be disabled if network copying and pasting is not required ClipBook Friendly Description Allows sharing, copying and pasting over networks Microsoft Description Enables ClipBook Viewer to store information and share it with remote computers. If the service is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to share information with remote computers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Manual, can be disabled Windows Services Definitions Computer Browser Friendly Description allows your computer to see other devices on a network Microsoft Description Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic if not on a network can be disabled Windows Services Definitions Cryptographic Services: Friendly Description when installing hardware notifies you that the install driver is not digitally signed Microsoft Description Provides three management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable vchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic , set to disable, but if you get lots of messages re-enable Distributed Transaction Service Friendly Description maintaines links between files over network Microsoft Description coordinates transactions that span multiple resource managers, such as databases, message queues, and file systems. If this service is stopped, these transactions will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable msdtc.exe Setting Manual can be disabled if not using NTFS Windows Services Definitions DNS Client Friendly Description caches Domain Name System information used on local computer Microsoft Description Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k NetworkService Setting Automatic Windows Services Definitions Error Reporting Service Friendly Description gives the option to report errors to Microsoft Microsoft Description Allows error reporting for services and applictions running in non-standard environments. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic , disable unless you really wish to send error messages to Bill Windows Services Definitions Fast User Switching Compatibility Friendly Description allow multiple users to be logged in at the same time Microsoft Description Provides management for applications that require assistance in a multiple user environment. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic , Disable unless you really need fast user switching Windows Services Definitions Windows Services Definitions Help and Support Friendly Description If you need help or support Windows connects online to get this Microsoft Description Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Manual, Can be disabled HTTP SSL Friendly Description Offer secure browsing on any HTTPS websites such as banking etc Microsoft Description This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter Setting Automatic, can be set to manual so should launch if needed Human Interface Device Access Friendly Description Many devices use HID such as mice or keyboards with extra keys or buttons, which means most that come with new computers Microsoft Description Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic, can be set to manual if your sure you have no HID compliant devices IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service Friendly Description In a nutshell offers Windows the ability to burn cd's gotta have a cd/dvd writer installed of course Microsoft Description Manages CD recording using Image Mastering Applications Programming Interface (IMAPI). If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to record CDs. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable imapi.exe Setting Automatic, can be disabled if you don't burn or copy to CD type media Indexing Service Friendly Description Indexes your hard drive to apparently enable files to be found faster, although I've only ever noticed it slowing computers down Microsoft Description Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language. Executable cisvc.exe Setting Automatic, can be disabled make sure you remove the application which is in Add/Remove programs, Add/Remove Windows Components IPSEC Services Friendly Description Allows for host authentication when transferring data Microsoft Description Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. Executable lsass.exe Setting Automatic Windows Services Definitions MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Friendly Description enables smart and consistent backups of open files and applications Microsoft Description Manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this service is stopped, software-based volume shadow copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable dllhost.exe /Processid:{6078B764-4231-43AA-A6F5-D87BA0139472} Setting Manual, can be disabled if system is not backed up using MS software Windows Services Definitions Messenger Friendly Description Allows pop-up messages to be received, very annoying as a big issue with advertising pop-ups Microsoft Description Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Disable, keep this disabled unless you love advertising pop-ups Windows Services Definitions Net Logon Friendly Description Gives authentication when logging onto network domains Microsoft Description Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain. Executable lsass.exe Setting Automatic, can be disabled if not logging onto a domain NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Friendly Description Allows other users with netmeeting to gain access to your computer Microsoft Description Enables an authorized user to access this computer remotely by using NetMeeting over a corporate intranet. If this service is stopped, remote desktop sharing will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable mnmsrvc.exe Setting Manual, can be disabled if you don't use Netmeeting, does anyone? Windows Services Definitions Network Provisioning Service Friendly Description provides API provisioning for Domain functions Microsoft Description Manages XML configuration files on a domain basis for automatic network provisioning. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Manual, if you don't login to a domain, can be disabled NT LM Security Support Provider Friendly Description Allows users to login to a network using NTLM Microsoft Description Provides security to remote procedure call (RPC) programs that use transports other than named pipes. Executable lsass.exe Setting Manual should be able to disable if your not using pre-windows 2000 Office Source Engine Friendly Description Allows Microsoft office to install on demand components Microsoft Description Saves installation files used for updates and repairs and is required for the downloading of Setup updates and Watson error reports. Executable OSE.EXE Setting Manual Portable Media Serial Number Service Friendly Description aimed at preventing piracy by giving the file author access to restrict file usage based on the retreived serial number of a media device Microsoft Description Retrieves the serial number of any portable media player connected to this computer. If this service is stopped, protected content might not be down loaded to the device. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Manual Windows Services Definitions Print Spooler Friendly Description Allows files to be quickly cached and printed in the background, allowing you to carry on working while this is happening Microsoft Description Loads files to memory for later printing. Executable spoolsv.exe Setting Automatic, Can be disabled if you never print Protected Storage Friendly Description Provides protection for passwords, and auto complete data Microsoft Description Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. Executable lsass.exe Setting Automatic Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Friendly Description Allows other users to connect and control your pc Microsoft Description Manages and controls Remote Assistance. If this service is stopped, Remote Assistance will be unavailable. Before stopping this service, see the Dependencies tab of the Properties dialog box. Executable sessmgr.exe Setting Manual, set to disable and enable if needed Windows Services Definitions Remote Procedure Call Locator Friendly Description Manages and checks the presence of an RPC service Microsoft Description Manages the RPC name service database. Executable locator.exe Setting Manual, can be disabled if unused Remote Registry Friendly Description Allows remote users to modify registry settings on this computer Microsoft Description Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k LocalService Setting Automatic, unless it's used disable as remote registry access could be a security risk Removable Storage Friendly Description Provides support for removable devices such as dat drives, zip drives and older type CD drives Microsoft Description Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Manual Windows Services Definitions Routing and Remote Access Friendly Description Allows computer dial in access Microsoft Description Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Manual, Set to Disable Secondary Logon Friendly Description Allows users to run applications using another account as opposed to the account used to login to the system, but usign the RunAs setting, only works from applications, not files or shortcuts Microsoft Description Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic, can be disabled if you never use RunAs Windows Services Definitions Security Accounts Manager Friendly Description Security Accounts Manager or SAM stores all user system user information Microsoft Description Stores security information for local user accounts. Executable lsass.exe Setting Automatic Security Center Friendly Description security centre provides a single location for security settings which includes monitoring, protecting and updating Microsoft Description Monitors system security settings and configurations. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic Server Friendly Description provides basic print and file server services. Microsoft Description Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic can be disabled if you are not on a LAN Windows Services Definitions Smart Card Friendly Description Enables recognition and compatability of smart cards Microsoft Description Manages access to smart cards read by this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to read smart cards. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable SCardSvr.exe Setting Manual, can be disabled if not using any smart cards SSDP Discovery Service Friendly Description as per Microsoft Description Microsoft Description Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network. Executable svchost.exe -k LocalService Setting Manual, Can be disabled if you have no UPnP devices on your network Task Scheduler Friendly Description create tasks from creating backups to pc reboots very useful Microsoft Description Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic, but set to disable if not used TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Friendly Description This service provides legacy support for NetBios over TCP/IP Microsoft Description Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution. Executable svchost.exe -k LocalService Setting Automatic, but disable if you network does not use NetBIOS and, or WINS Windows Services Definitions Telnet Friendly Description An older type connection medium still widely used for networking and unix administration Microsoft Description Enables a remote user to log on to this computer and run programs, and supports various TCP/IP Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based computers. If this service is stopped, remote user access to programs might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable tlntsvr.exe Setting Disable, unless you have a need to use Telnet Disable, if you do set to Manual Terminal Services Friendly Description Alllows remote users to administrator and take complete remote control of a pc Microsoft Description Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server. Executable svchost -k DComLaunch Setting Manual, Disable if you don't require Uninterrupted Power Supply Friendly Description A UPS Allows a pc to keep running if mains power is removed, this service monitors the power Microsoft Description Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer. Executable ups.exe Setting Manual , Disable if you have a laptop or do not have a UPS Windows Services Definitions Universal Plug and Play Device Host Friendly Description UPnP enables a pc to be a control point to discover and control the devices through a Web or program interface. Microsoft Description Provides support to host Universal Plug and Play devices. Executable svchost.exe -k LocalService Setting Manual, can be disabled if no UPnP compatible devices are being used Volume Shadow Copy Friendly Description Helps to create consistant point in time backups of files, Microsoft Description Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes. If this service is stopped, shadow copies will be unavailable for backup and the backup may fail. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable vssvc.exe Setting Manual Windows Firewall Internet Connection Sharing or ICS Friendly Description serves multiple functions firewall protects your computer, very urgent, plus allows ICS or internet connection sharing Microsoft Description Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic
Windows Image Acquisition WIA Friendly Description Provides generic control of webcams, scanner, cameras Microsoft Description Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras. Executable svchost.exe -k imgsvc Setting Manual
Windows Time Friendly Description Provides accurate time when connecting to time servers Microsoft Description Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic, Can be disabled if you prefer to update time manually
Wireless Zero Configuration Friendly Description Automatic configration of 802.11 wireless network adapters Microsoft Description Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapters Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic, can be disabled if not using wifi
WMI Performance Adapters Friendly Description Provides network performance Microsoft Description Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf providers. Executable wmiapsrv.exe Setting Manual, can disable if not on network
Workstation Friendly Description provides stability to network connections, stopping service will cause network connections to fail Microsoft Description Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Executable svchost.exe -k netsvcs Setting Automatic After Windows Services Definitions checkout our other pc optimizing pages computer adviser windows services definitions article | | Can't Find What you're Looking for?Checkout our Custom Site Search.. | | computer adviser ** article |

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