Windows Vista has a bunch of programs that load automatically every time you start windows, no matter who logs in. These programs run in the background while you work in windows. Some of you may find added system performance by disabling some of these extra services that you may not need since many people are running vista with 1 gig of ram you may need to try some of these suggestions. Ive only included some services that start automatically and I think many people may not be using.
to see the services that windows manages:
click start
click run
type “services.msc”
click ok
Now you can scroll through all the services that windows manages and you can see whether they are currently started or stopped, automatically started, manually started or disabled. Selecting a service name and double clicking will bring up a windows with options to start, stop, autostart or disable a service. Be careful what you change here because some services are critical for normal operation and can be a trick to re-enable.
Desktop window Manager Session Manager
If you are using Vista’s aero glass functionality then you need this service otherwise it can be disabled.
Print spooler
If you aren’t using a printer you can disable.
Readyboost
Provides for increased system performance using usb flash drives. If your aren’t using thumb drives for this, you can disable it.
Tablet Pc input service
Allows functionality of a Tablet PC, if no tablet pc you may disable.
Telephony
can be disable if you don’t use a modem.
Terminal services/terminal service configuration
may be disabled if you don’t use remote desktop
windows Defender
You should only disable if you have other third party antivirus and spyware protection.
Windows Media Center Service
All five of these services may be disabled if you don’t use the Windows Media Center or Media player.
Windows search
If you don’t need faster or advanced search capabilities you can disable this feature.
Internet Connection Sharing
Can be disabled if you don’t share your computers internet connection.
Security Center
Can be disabled if you don’t want to see security related notifications.
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