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<blockquote data-quote="MartinSmith" data-source="post: 185500"><p>System Services for the Windows Server 2003 Family and Windows XP Operating Systems </p><p><a href="Http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/technologies/management/svrxpser_7.mspx" target="_blank">Http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/technologies/management/svrxpser_7.mspx</a></p><p></p><p>The Elder Geek's Services Guide for Windows XP </p><p><a href="http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm#Services" target="_blank">http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm#Services</a></p><p></p><p>After reviewing the above websites and, in many instances bowing to Aaron's expertise, as well as some additional experimentation with MP 0.2.3.0 RC2 and WatchHDTV, the following Windows XP SP2 Services (and settings), including .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 with all updates, and DirectX 9c Runtime with updates thru June 2007, appear to work well (at this time) with my ATI TV Tuner 650 running CyberLink's Video/SP Decoder (PDVD7) version 8.0.0.1828 video codec, and Alexander Vigovsky's AC3Filter (<a href="http://ac3filter.net/" target="_blank">http://ac3filter.net/</a>) version 1.46 audio codec/filter . . . </p><p></p><p>AUTOMATIC</p><p>========</p><p>> COM+ Event System</p><p>> COM+ System Application</p><p>> Cryptographic Services</p><p>> DCOM Server Process Launcher</p><p>> DHCP Client</p><p>> Distributed Link Tracking Client - since this service ensures that shortcuts and OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) links continue to work after the target file is renamed or moved, I prefer this setting.</p><p>> Event Log</p><p>> HTTP SSL - because my PC is not a dedicated HTPC, I prefer this setting because it establishes a secure communications channel to prevent the interception of critical information, such as credit card numbers. </p><p>> Logical Disk Manager</p><p>> Network Connections</p><p>> Plug and Play</p><p>> Print Spooler - since I have a printer connected to my computer</p><p>> Protected Storage - similar to HTTP SSL, I prefer this setting because it provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services processes or users, and the storage location provided by this service is secure and protected from modification. </p><p>> Remote Access Connection Manager</p><p>> Remote Procedure Call (RPC)</p><p>> Security Accounts Manager - appears to be many services tied to this service, including > Distributed Transaction Coordinator and SMTP (not a service) - however, I am on the fence and considering disabling it.</p><p>> Server</p><p>> Shell Hardware Detection</p><p>> System Event Notification</p><p>> System Restore Service - since I use this service regulary, and keep Restore Points to a minimum.</p><p>> Task Scheduler</p><p>> Telephony</p><p>> Windows Audio - mandatory for my system setup. </p><p>> Windows Management Instrumentation</p><p></p><p>DISABLED</p><p>=======</p><p>> Alerter</p><p>> Application Layer Gateway Service</p><p>> Automatic Updates</p><p>> Background Intelligent Transfer Service</p><p>> Clipbook</p><p>> Computer Browser</p><p>> Distributed Transaction Coordinator - at this time, I find no value for this service with MediaPortal. </p><p>> Error Reporting Service</p><p>> Fast User Switching Compatibility</p><p>> Human Interface Device Access - my KB and mouse are USB, and neither appears to be effected negatively if this is diabled.</p><p>> IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service - not required with Nero software.</p><p>> Indexing Service</p><p>> Messenger</p><p>> MS Software Shadow Copy Provider - again, not required with Nero software and I do not trust Microsoft Backup.</p><p>> Net Logon</p><p>> Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service - none of the sources listed above address this service, so, once again, I prefer to err on the "safe" side and set this service to manual. </p><p>> NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing</p><p>> Network DDE</p><p>> Network DDE DSDM</p><p>> Portable Media Serial Number Service </p><p>> QoS RSVP</p><p>> Remote Desktop Help Session Manager</p><p>> Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator - my System Configuration Utility categorizes this service as "Essential" (with my non-TVServer system running on Windows XP SP2) and its ATI TV Tuner 650, MediaPortal and WatchHDTV work better. </p><p>> Routing and Remote Access</p><p>> Secondary Logon</p><p>> Smart Card - no smart cards here, I prefer using a USB port to transfer photos from a digital camera. </p><p>> SSDP Discovery Service </p><p>> TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper</p><p>> Terminal Services</p><p>> Themes</p><p>> Uninterruptible Power Supply</p><p>> Universal Plug and Play Device Host</p><p>> Volume Shadow Copy - once again, not required with Nero software and I do not trust Microsoft Backup.</p><p>> WebClient</p><p>> Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - I prefer a non-Windows Firewall. </p><p>> Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)</p><p>> Windows Time - I prefer using a non-Windows program, Atomic Clock Sync, in the manual mode. </p><p>> Wireless Zero Configuration</p><p>> Workstation - after reading Microsoft's article, since my PC is stand alone, I find no other value or reason (at this time) to set this service to automatic or manual. </p><p></p><p>MANUAL</p><p>======</p><p>> .NET Runtime Optimization Service V2.0.5.0727_X86 - when set to automatic, it eventually resets itself to manual. </p><p>> Application Management</p><p>> ASP.NET State Service</p><p>> DNS Client - another service where I find myself on the fence because I understand its value, but rarely notice the enhanced performance. In fact, websites load faster with it set to disable or manual. </p><p>> Help and Support - on occaaaron I still used this Windows feature.</p><p>> IPSEC Services - another service that has me on the fence. When it is set to automatic, I find an IPSec error listed in my Event Log and have not found a fix or workaround that resolves it. Similar to HID Access (noted above), given it intrinsic security value(s), I prefer to err on the "safe" side, it remains set to manual.</p><p>> Logical Disk Manager Administration Service</p><p>> Network Location Awareness (NLA) - whenever I start MediaPortal MyTV or run WatchHDTV, this service engages and that is why I have it set to manual, Windows' XP SP2 default setting. Otherwise, I find no real value for it. </p><p>> Network Provisioning Service - says it manages XML configuration files on a domain basis for automatic network provisioning, and while I am not using MediaPortal's XMLTV option, I prefer this setting at this time. </p><p>> NT LM Security Support Provider</p><p>> Performance Logs and Alerts</p><p>> Remote Access Auto Connection Manager</p><p>> Removable Storage</p><p>> Security Center </p><p>> Windows CardSpace</p><p>> Windows Installer</p><p>> Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0</p><p>> Windows User Mode Driver Framework</p><p>> WMI Performance Adapter</p><p></p><p>Of course, like twice today, tomorrow may change a Service setting or two. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p></p><p>Martin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MartinSmith, post: 185500"] System Services for the Windows Server 2003 Family and Windows XP Operating Systems [url]Http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/technologies/management/svrxpser_7.mspx[/url] The Elder Geek's Services Guide for Windows XP [url]http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm#Services[/url] After reviewing the above websites and, in many instances bowing to Aaron's expertise, as well as some additional experimentation with MP 0.2.3.0 RC2 and WatchHDTV, the following Windows XP SP2 Services (and settings), including .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 with all updates, and DirectX 9c Runtime with updates thru June 2007, appear to work well (at this time) with my ATI TV Tuner 650 running CyberLink's Video/SP Decoder (PDVD7) version 8.0.0.1828 video codec, and Alexander Vigovsky's AC3Filter ([url]http://ac3filter.net/[/url]) version 1.46 audio codec/filter . . . AUTOMATIC ======== > COM+ Event System > COM+ System Application > Cryptographic Services > DCOM Server Process Launcher > DHCP Client > Distributed Link Tracking Client - since this service ensures that shortcuts and OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) links continue to work after the target file is renamed or moved, I prefer this setting. > Event Log > HTTP SSL - because my PC is not a dedicated HTPC, I prefer this setting because it establishes a secure communications channel to prevent the interception of critical information, such as credit card numbers. > Logical Disk Manager > Network Connections > Plug and Play > Print Spooler - since I have a printer connected to my computer > Protected Storage - similar to HTTP SSL, I prefer this setting because it provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services processes or users, and the storage location provided by this service is secure and protected from modification. > Remote Access Connection Manager > Remote Procedure Call (RPC) > Security Accounts Manager - appears to be many services tied to this service, including > Distributed Transaction Coordinator and SMTP (not a service) - however, I am on the fence and considering disabling it. > Server > Shell Hardware Detection > System Event Notification > System Restore Service - since I use this service regulary, and keep Restore Points to a minimum. > Task Scheduler > Telephony > Windows Audio - mandatory for my system setup. > Windows Management Instrumentation DISABLED ======= > Alerter > Application Layer Gateway Service > Automatic Updates > Background Intelligent Transfer Service > Clipbook > Computer Browser > Distributed Transaction Coordinator - at this time, I find no value for this service with MediaPortal. > Error Reporting Service > Fast User Switching Compatibility > Human Interface Device Access - my KB and mouse are USB, and neither appears to be effected negatively if this is diabled. > IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service - not required with Nero software. > Indexing Service > Messenger > MS Software Shadow Copy Provider - again, not required with Nero software and I do not trust Microsoft Backup. > Net Logon > Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service - none of the sources listed above address this service, so, once again, I prefer to err on the "safe" side and set this service to manual. > NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing > Network DDE > Network DDE DSDM > Portable Media Serial Number Service > QoS RSVP > Remote Desktop Help Session Manager > Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator - my System Configuration Utility categorizes this service as "Essential" (with my non-TVServer system running on Windows XP SP2) and its ATI TV Tuner 650, MediaPortal and WatchHDTV work better. > Routing and Remote Access > Secondary Logon > Smart Card - no smart cards here, I prefer using a USB port to transfer photos from a digital camera. > SSDP Discovery Service > TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper > Terminal Services > Themes > Uninterruptible Power Supply > Universal Plug and Play Device Host > Volume Shadow Copy - once again, not required with Nero software and I do not trust Microsoft Backup. > WebClient > Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - I prefer a non-Windows Firewall. > Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) > Windows Time - I prefer using a non-Windows program, Atomic Clock Sync, in the manual mode. > Wireless Zero Configuration > Workstation - after reading Microsoft's article, since my PC is stand alone, I find no other value or reason (at this time) to set this service to automatic or manual. MANUAL ====== > .NET Runtime Optimization Service V2.0.5.0727_X86 - when set to automatic, it eventually resets itself to manual. > Application Management > ASP.NET State Service > DNS Client - another service where I find myself on the fence because I understand its value, but rarely notice the enhanced performance. In fact, websites load faster with it set to disable or manual. > Help and Support - on occaaaron I still used this Windows feature. > IPSEC Services - another service that has me on the fence. When it is set to automatic, I find an IPSec error listed in my Event Log and have not found a fix or workaround that resolves it. Similar to HID Access (noted above), given it intrinsic security value(s), I prefer to err on the "safe" side, it remains set to manual. > Logical Disk Manager Administration Service > Network Location Awareness (NLA) - whenever I start MediaPortal MyTV or run WatchHDTV, this service engages and that is why I have it set to manual, Windows' XP SP2 default setting. Otherwise, I find no real value for it. > Network Provisioning Service - says it manages XML configuration files on a domain basis for automatic network provisioning, and while I am not using MediaPortal's XMLTV option, I prefer this setting at this time. > NT LM Security Support Provider > Performance Logs and Alerts > Remote Access Auto Connection Manager > Removable Storage > Security Center > Windows CardSpace > Windows Installer > Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0 > Windows User Mode Driver Framework > WMI Performance Adapter Of course, like twice today, tomorrow may change a Service setting or two. :) Cheers, Martin [/QUOTE]
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