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services that can be disabled? xp

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legolas Original post #1
Oct 23, 2005 at 3:30 PM
hi,

i read from another site that these services can be disabled if we r not on a network... i.e, single pc... is it true?

Computer Browser: If your computer is not on a network, you don't need this service. If you are on a network, leave it alone.

DHCP Client: If you are not on a network, you do not need this service. If you are on a small workgroup, you can still increase boot time by configuring manual IP addresses (which I explore later in this chapter).

DNS Client: If you are not on a network, you do not need this service. If you are, leave it alone.

/legolas
alib_i
alib_i #2
Oct 23, 2005 at 3:49 PM
Yes.

You're right .. you can disable them if you're not in network.
There are quite a lot of services which can be disabled or set to manual for in a home computer.
Following links will help you.
*www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
*www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm
*www.overclockersclub.com/guides/windows_xp_services.php

There are many threads in this forum too which cover this topic .. search and you'll find many.
One such thread
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29128&highlight=windows++services

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alibi