Black Viper's Services Configuration
By Timothy Tibbettson 11/19/2022 |
This is a copy of Black Viper's Service Tweaks made available only as a courtesy for when his website goes down. It's happened a couple of times, most recently on December 17th, 2016, and can sometimes disappear for a while. Enjoy! While originally written for XP, as you know, Windows services havent changed THAT much so these tweaks apply to multiple Windows versions. Also, the registry tweaks also available for download from MajorGeeks
Do not use msconfig to disable services. Type in the Run box
"services.msc" instead!
Before disabling ANY service, check out the information listed about each
service by clicking on the name.
Only disable a few services at a time to avoid changing "50" settings and
trying to figure out "what broke it."
Still unsure? Put your setting to "manual" or the listing under "Safe."
Manual allows Windows XP to start the service when it needs to (or when ever
it feels like it,) but not at boot up. NOTE: Depending on your configuration,
not all services will start when required while in Manual mode. If you find
you need a service, place it in Auto.
After adjusting your service settings, reboot your computer.
If you do not have some of these services listed, don't panic! If your
computer manufacture "pre-installed" your XP, they choose not to have certain
services installed for you.
Notes
Disabling all of the "unneeded services" frees up 12-70MB of RAM,
depending on system.
Display Name ~ Is how it is displayed in the Services Control Panel
Service Name ~ Is what the service is called, usually the "short"
name
Process Name ~ Name of the Process running in the background
(displayed in Task Manager by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Del)
Dependencies ~ What other services this service needs to run
Need it? ~ From what I have concluded by trial and error and also
the services that I have found pointless.
MINE ~ My configuration & recommended to start. Cross
between Gaming (Power User) & Safe configuration.
DEFAULT Pro ~ What Microsoft thinks should be running on Windows XP
Professional.
"SAFE" Configuration ~ This is the configuration that 95% of the
people will be able to use with little side effects. It will also minimizes
the amount of "errors" that is reported in the Event Viewer. This does NOT
guarantee it will work for you, but if you are scared, this configuration
should be a good starting point.
Internet Gateway Configuration ~ Setup to allow multiple computers
on a network to share one internet connection access point using Microsoft's
"Internet Connection Sharing and Personal Firewall" software. If you do not
have this type of setup, compare the differences between "SAFE" and "GAMING"
to find a middle ground that works for your system.
Gaming Configuration ~ The power user setup. DO NOT JUMP RIGHT TO
THIS CONFIGURATION. This setup is a system that connects through a network to
the internet, provides file and print sharing resources and gaming enjoyment.
Some things MAY not function with this setup. No passwords are saved. It is
not intended for a computer with analog modems or some DSL/cable connections.
Try "Internet Gateway" Configuration first.
Windows XP and Above Services Configurations
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Alerter
Alerter
services.exe
Workstation
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Application
Layer Gateway Service
ALG
alg.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Application
Management
AppMgmt
svchost.exe
None
Yes.
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Auto
Updates
wuauserv
svchost.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Background
Intelligent Transfer Service
BITS
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Workstation
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
ClipBook
ClipSrv
clipsrv.exe
Network
DDE
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
COM+
Event System
EventSystem
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
COM+
System Application
COMSysApp
dllhost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Computer
Browser
Browser
svchost.exe
Server,
Workstation
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Cryptographic
Services
CryptSvc
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Manual
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
DHCP
Client
Dhcp
svchost.exe
AFD Networking Support Environment, NetBios over TCP/IP, TCP/IP
Protocol Driver
Maybe.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Auto
Distributed
Link Tracking Client
TrkWks
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Auto
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Distributed
Transaction Coordinator
MSDTC
msdtc.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Security
Accounts Manager
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
DNS
Client
Dnscache
svchost.exe
TCP/IP Protocol Driver
No.
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Error
Reporting Service
ERSvc
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Never.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Event
Log
Eventlog
services.exe
None
Yes.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Fast
User Switching Compatibility
FastUserSwitching Compatibility
svchost.exe
Terminal
Services
No.
Manual
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Fax
Service
FAX
fxssvc.exe
Plug
and Play, Print
Spooler, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Telephony
Not Installed.
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
FTP
Publishing Service
inetinfo.exe
IIS
Admin
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Help
and Support
helpsvc
svchost,exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Human
Interface Device Access
HidServ
svchost,exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
IIS
Admin
IISADMIN
inetinfo.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Security
Accounts Manager
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
IMAPI
CD-Burning COM Service
ImapiService
imapi.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Indexing
Service
cisvc
cisvc.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Never.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Internet
Connection Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing
SharedAccess
svchost.exe
Application
Layer Gateway Service, Network
Connections, Network
Location Awareness, Remote
Access Connection Manager
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
IPSEC
Services
PolicyAgent
lsass,exe
IPSEC driver, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), TCP/IP Protocol Driver
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Logical
Disk Manager
dmserver
svchost.exe
Plug
and Play, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Logical
Disk Manager Administrative Service
dmadmin
dmadmin.exe
Logical
Disk Manager, Plug
and Play, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Message
Queuing
mqsvc.exe
Distributed
Transaction Coordinator, Message Queuing access control, NT
LM Security Support Provider, Reliable Multicast Protocol driver, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Server
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Message
Queuing Triggers
mqtgsvc.exe
Message
Queuing
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Messenger
Messenger
services.exe
NetBIOS Interface, Plug
and Play, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Workstation
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
MS
Software Shadow Copy Provider
SwPrv
dllhost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Net
Login
Netlogon
lsass.exe
Workstation
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
NetMeeting
Remote Desktop Sharing
mnmsrvc
mnmsrvc.exe
None
Never.
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Network
Connections
Netman
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Vital.
Manual
Manual
Auto
Auto
Manual
Network
DDE
NetDDE
netdde.exe
Network
DDE DSDM
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Network
DDE DSDM
NetDDE dsdm
netdde.exe
AFD Networking Support Enviroment, TCP/IP Protocol Driver
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Network
Location Awareness (NLA)
Nla
svchost.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Auto
Disabled
NT
LM Security Support Provider
NtLmSsp
lsass.exe
None
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Performance
Logs and Alerts
SysmonLog
smlogsvc.exe
None
Never.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Plug
and Play
PlugPlay
services.exe
None
Vital.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Portable
Media Serial Number
WmdmPmSp
svchost.exe
None
Never.
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Print
Spooler
Spooler
spoolsv.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Protected
Storage
ProtectedStorage
lsass.exe
Do not use msconfig to disable services. Type in the Run box
"services.msc" instead!
Before disabling ANY service, check out the information listed about each
service by clicking on the name.
Only disable a few services at a time to avoid changing "50" settings and
trying to figure out "what broke it."
Still unsure? Put your setting to "manual" or the listing under "Safe."
Manual allows Windows XP to start the service when it needs to (or when ever
it feels like it,) but not at boot up. NOTE: Depending on your configuration,
not all services will start when required while in Manual mode. If you find
you need a service, place it in Auto.
After adjusting your service settings, reboot your computer.
If you do not have some of these services listed, don't panic! If your
computer manufacture "pre-installed" your XP, they choose not to have certain
services installed for you.
Notes
Disabling all of the "unneeded services" frees up 12-70MB of RAM,
depending on system.
Display Name ~ Is how it is displayed in the Services Control Panel
Service Name ~ Is what the service is called, usually the "short"
name
Process Name ~ Name of the Process running in the background
(displayed in Task Manager by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Del)
Dependencies ~ What other services this service needs to run
Need it? ~ From what I have concluded by trial and error and also
the services that I have found pointless.
MINE ~ My configuration & recommended to start. Cross
between Gaming (Power User) & Safe configuration.
DEFAULT Pro ~ What Microsoft thinks should be running on Windows XP
Professional.
"SAFE" Configuration ~ This is the configuration that 95% of the
people will be able to use with little side effects. It will also minimizes
the amount of "errors" that is reported in the Event Viewer. This does NOT
guarantee it will work for you, but if you are scared, this configuration
should be a good starting point.
Internet Gateway Configuration ~ Setup to allow multiple computers
on a network to share one internet connection access point using Microsoft's
"Internet Connection Sharing and Personal Firewall" software. If you do not
have this type of setup, compare the differences between "SAFE" and "GAMING"
to find a middle ground that works for your system.
Gaming Configuration ~ The power user setup. DO NOT JUMP RIGHT TO
THIS CONFIGURATION. This setup is a system that connects through a network to
the internet, provides file and print sharing resources and gaming enjoyment.
Some things MAY not function with this setup. No passwords are saved. It is
not intended for a computer with analog modems or some DSL/cable connections.
Try "Internet Gateway" Configuration first.
Windows XP and Above Services Configurations
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Alerter
Alerter
services.exe
Workstation
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Application
Layer Gateway Service
ALG
alg.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Application
Management
AppMgmt
svchost.exe
None
Yes.
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Auto
Updates
wuauserv
svchost.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Background
Intelligent Transfer Service
BITS
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Workstation
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
ClipBook
ClipSrv
clipsrv.exe
Network
DDE
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
COM+
Event System
EventSystem
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
COM+
System Application
COMSysApp
dllhost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Computer
Browser
Browser
svchost.exe
Server,
Workstation
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Cryptographic
Services
CryptSvc
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Manual
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
DHCP
Client
Dhcp
svchost.exe
AFD Networking Support Environment, NetBios over TCP/IP, TCP/IP
Protocol Driver
Maybe.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Auto
Distributed
Link Tracking Client
TrkWks
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Auto
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Distributed
Transaction Coordinator
MSDTC
msdtc.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Security
Accounts Manager
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
DNS
Client
Dnscache
svchost.exe
TCP/IP Protocol Driver
No.
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Error
Reporting Service
ERSvc
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Never.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Event
Log
Eventlog
services.exe
None
Yes.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Fast
User Switching Compatibility
FastUserSwitching Compatibility
svchost.exe
Terminal
Services
No.
Manual
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Fax
Service
FAX
fxssvc.exe
Plug
and Play, Print
Spooler, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Telephony
Not Installed.
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
FTP
Publishing Service
inetinfo.exe
IIS
Admin
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Help
and Support
helpsvc
svchost,exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Human
Interface Device Access
HidServ
svchost,exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
IIS
Admin
IISADMIN
inetinfo.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Security
Accounts Manager
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
IMAPI
CD-Burning COM Service
ImapiService
imapi.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Indexing
Service
cisvc
cisvc.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Never.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Internet
Connection Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing
SharedAccess
svchost.exe
Application
Layer Gateway Service, Network
Connections, Network
Location Awareness, Remote
Access Connection Manager
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Auto
Disabled
IPSEC
Services
PolicyAgent
lsass,exe
IPSEC driver, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), TCP/IP Protocol Driver
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Logical
Disk Manager
dmserver
svchost.exe
Plug
and Play, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Disabled
Auto
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Logical
Disk Manager Administrative Service
dmadmin
dmadmin.exe
Logical
Disk Manager, Plug
and Play, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Message
Queuing
mqsvc.exe
Distributed
Transaction Coordinator, Message Queuing access control, NT
LM Security Support Provider, Reliable Multicast Protocol driver, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Server
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Message
Queuing Triggers
mqtgsvc.exe
Message
Queuing
Not Installed.
Not Available
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Messenger
Messenger
services.exe
NetBIOS Interface, Plug
and Play, Remote
Procedure Call (RPC), Workstation
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
MS
Software Shadow Copy Provider
SwPrv
dllhost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
No.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Net
Login
Netlogon
lsass.exe
Workstation
No.
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
NetMeeting
Remote Desktop Sharing
mnmsrvc
mnmsrvc.exe
None
Never.
Manual
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Network
Connections
Netman
svchost.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Vital.
Manual
Manual
Auto
Auto
Manual
Network
DDE
NetDDE
netdde.exe
Network
DDE DSDM
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Network
DDE DSDM
NetDDE dsdm
netdde.exe
AFD Networking Support Enviroment, TCP/IP Protocol Driver
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Network
Location Awareness (NLA)
Nla
svchost.exe
None
Maybe.
Disabled
Manual
Manual
Auto
Disabled
NT
LM Security Support Provider
NtLmSsp
lsass.exe
None
No.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Display Name
Service Name
Process Name
Dependencies
Need it?(Vital, Yes, Maybe, No, Not Installed, Never)
MINE
DEFAULTPro
"SAFE"
Internet Gateway
Gaming
Performance
Logs and Alerts
SysmonLog
smlogsvc.exe
None
Never.
Disabled
Manual
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Plug
and Play
PlugPlay
services.exe
None
Vital.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Portable
Media Serial Number
WmdmPmSp
svchost.exe
None
Never.
Manual
Auto
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Spooler
Spooler
spoolsv.exe
Remote
Procedure Call (RPC)
Maybe.
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Protected
Storage
ProtectedStorage
lsass.exe
