To reduce the number of services that start on bootup, you can access two different areas of Windows XP.
o The first is the System Configuration Utility. You can do that by entering the command "msconfig" in the run menu.
Start ->Run ■> "msconfig" (without quotes) Hit Enter
The Services tab shows you the services that start when the computerboots. You can stop a service from starting by simply clearing the check boxnext to the service and clicking OK.
o However, before you do so, there is another way to disable services that you may prefer because the interface gives you more information about the service in question. Open Control Panel -» Administrative Tools ^Services or
Start -> Run -> "services.msc" Hit Enter
Take a quick look at common services you may want to live without:
Automatic Updates: This service enables Windows XP to check the Web automatically for updates. If you don't want to use Automatic Updates, you can disable the service.
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.
DNS Client: If you are not on a network, you do not need this service.
Error Reporting and Event Log: You don't have to use these services but they can be very helpful, so I would leave them configured as automatic.
Fax: If you don't use your computer for fax services, you can disable this one.Help and Support: Disable if you never use the Windows XP Help and Support Center.
IMAPI CD-Burning COM: This service enables you to burn CDs on your computer. If you never burn CDs, you can disable the service without any second thoughts.
Indexing Service: Your computer keeps an index of all the files. But if you rarely search for files, the service is just a resource hog. You can stop itWindows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing: If you do not use these features, plz disable.
Infrared Monitor: If you do not use infrared devices, you can disable this service.
Messenger: This service sends alert messages on a local area network (it is not the same as Windows Messenger). If you are not on a network, you can disable this service.Print Spooler: If you do not do any printing from the computer, you can disable this service. If you print, make sure you leave it as automatic.
Remote Registry: This service allows remote users to modify the Registry on yourcomputer. If you are not on a network, you can disable this service.
System Restore Service: This service allows you to use System Restore. If you have turned off System Restore anyway, you do not need to turn off the service.
Themes: If you do not use themes, you can disable this service.
Windows Image Acquisition: If you do not use scanners or digital cameras, you can disable.
Wireless Zero Configuration: If do not use wireless networking devices, you can disable.
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