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Introduction
Welcome to my little spot on the Internet! I am Charles “Black Viper” Sparks.
Feel free to wander around everything that I have to offer. With a few thousand pages scattered throughout the domain as well as a successful attempt getting into the dirt track racing scene, (1st Place On July 14, 2012: Tie-Dye For The Win), something is bound to catch your attention.
Site Updates
News ~ Quick notes on what has happened with the domain, my life or the computer industry.
- What is New? – Updated October 1, 2014
- Windows 10 Service Configurations – Posted October 6, 2014
- Windows Services Information – Updated: October 6, 2014
- Diablo 3 Patch 2.1.0 Achievement Bug Fix – Posted August 27, 2014
- Windows 8.1 Service Configurations – Updated June 14, 2014
- Windows 8 Service Configurations – Updated June 14, 2014
- Having Poor Frame Rate With Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.5 During Maghda Encounter? I Have A Quick Fix! – Posted: November 5, 2012
- Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Service Configurations ~ Updated: October 19, 2012
- Several New Tasty Delights Added – Updated: October 19, 2012
- 1st Place On July 14, 2012: Tie-Dye For The Win – Posted: July 18, 2012
- I Remember When… Black Viper’s Top 72 – Posted: April 22, 2012
- One Interface To Rule Them All – Posted: March 3, 2012
Popular Content
Windows Services ~ Includes complete explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable.
- Windows 10 Service Configurations – Posted October 1, 2014
- Windows 8.1 Service Configurations ~ Updated: June 14, 2014
- Windows 8 Service Configurations ~ Updated: June 14, 2014
- Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Service Configurations ~ Updated: October 19, 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Configurations ~ Updated: August 5, 2010
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Service Configurations ~ Updated: June 24, 2010
- Windows XP x64 (64-bit) Service Pack 2 Service Configurations ~ August 5, 2010
- Windows XP x86 (32-bit) Service Pack 3 Service Configurations ~ Updated: June 24, 2010
- Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Service Configurations ~ Updated: February 26, 2009
Windows 10 (all versions)
- Changelog : I have had many requests for a “Changelog” or a listing of changes to my information. This is my answer. I will try to document each item individually, but if large, sweeping changes happen, I will list as much as I can. Most recent changes are listed first.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows 10.
- Windows 10 Service Configurations ~ My background services configuration examples for Windows 10 Technical Preview:
- Default
- “Safe”
- Windows 10 Service Configurations ~ My background services configuration examples for Windows 10 Technical Preview:
Windows 8 (all versions)
- Changelog : I have had many requests for a “Changelog” or a listing of changes to my information. This is my answer. I will try to document each item individually, but if large, sweeping changes happen, I will list as much as I can. Most recent changes are listed first.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows 8.
- Windows 8.1 Service Configurations ~ My background services configuration examples:
- Default
- “Safe”
- Windows 8 Services Configurations : My background services configuration examples:
- Default
- “Safe”
- Windows 8.1 Service Configurations ~ My background services configuration examples:
Windows 7 (all versions)
- Changelog : I have had many requests for a “Changelog” or a listing of changes to my information. This is my answer. I will try to document each item individually, but if large, sweeping changes happen, I will list as much as I can. Most recent changes are listed first.
- FAQ Page : Common questions and answers about Windows 7.
- Install Guide : Looking to install Windows 7? This is the guide for you to see a sneak peek of what you will encounter.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows 7.
- Super Tweaks : What I do directly after the installation of Windows 7.
Windows 7 (SP1)
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows 7.
- Services Configuration: My background services configuration examples:
- Default
- “Safe”
- Tweaked
- Bare-Bones
Windows 7 (Retail)
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows 7.
- Services Configuration: My background services configuration examples:
- Default
- “Safe”
- Tweaked
- Bare-Bones
Windows Vista (all versions)
- FAQ
- Changelog : I have had many requests for a “Changelog” or a listing of changes to my information. This is my answer. I will try to document each item individually, but if large, sweeping changes happen, I will list as much as I can. Most recent changes are listed first.
- Install Guide : Looking to install Windows Vista? This is the guide for you to see a sneak peek of what you will encounter.
- Super Tweaks : What I do directly after the installation of Windows Vista
Windows Vista SP2
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows Vista SP2.
- Services Configuration: My background services configuration examples: Updated August 6, 2009
- Default
- “Safe”
- Tweaked
- Bare-bones
Windows Vista SP1
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows Vista SP1.
- Services Configuration: My background services configuration examples: Updated August 6, 2009
- Default
- “Safe”
- Tweaked
- Bare-bones
Windows Vista (Retail)
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows Vista (Retail).
- Services Configuration: My background services configuration examples: Updated August 6, 2009
- Default
- “Safe”
- Tweaked
- Bare-bones
Windows XP
- FAQ Page : Common questions and answers concerning Windows XP.
- Installation Guides: Looking to install Windows XP?
- Strange Services Page : Information on services that did not come standard with Windows XP, however, install with other applications.
- Service Profiles Guide : Information on creating multiple configurations for Services.
- Super Tweaks
Windows XP x86 (32-bit) SP3
- Batch Files: My “one click” solution to services without applying them directly to the registry.
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows XP SP3.
- Services Configurations: My background services configuration examples.
- DEFAULT
- “SAFE”
- Power User
- Bare-bones
Windows XP x86 (32-bit) SP2
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows XP SP2.
- Services Configurations: My background services configuration examples.
- DEFAULT
- “SAFE”
- Power User
- Bare-bones
Windows XP Pro x64 (64-bit)
- Batch Files: My “one click” solution to services without applying them directly to the registry.
- Custom Services Registry File Tool : A method to apply service settings directly to the registry.
- Registry Files : My “one click” solution to services.
- Services Information : Additional information about all services that came with Windows XP x64.
- Services Configurations: My background services configuration examples.
- DEFAULT
- “SAFE”
- Power User
- Bare-bones