I have had many requests for a "Change Log" 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.
Further updated each service to include dependency information based on Vista version.
Changed the Fax service to reflect its absense from Vista SP1 Home Basic and Home Premium.
Continuing my updates on Vista SP1 pages to include "Additional Reading" from sources outside my web site and "Discussion Links".
Updated all Registry Patch and Services pages for Vista SP1.
Created the Archive Vista Retail information and preparing for Vista SP1 release.
I have updated the following Windows Vista Service:
I have found that the following Windows Vista Services states cannot be controlled by a registry file in normal or safe mode:
Windows Vista default service registry files are online as well as Windows Vista Custom Services Registry Tools. Enjoy!
I have modified Vista service descriptions of the following:
I have modified Vista service descriptions of the following:
I turned my PS3 and TV into a really expensive CD player via sharing my music library over the network to the PS3 device and this is what I found:
The following services are required to perform this action and as I type this, my PS3 is spewing my networked library out of my TV and subwoffer by being connected to my desktop.:
They need to be set in Automatic mode. A reboot may be required.
This function works with the above configuration ensuring that you have previously shared your computers music library by doing the following steps:
After your system (make it be PS3 this time around) is able to connect, you must authorize its connection to allow it to be viewed on the network.
If you do not desire any of these Windows Media functions, the previously stated group of services may be safely disable.
I have modified Vista service descriptions of the following:
I have added the following Vista service descriptions:
I have also updated the DCOM Server Process Launcher dependencies listing.
I have updated the Vista service configuration to include "Bare Bones" configuration. This configuration disables many built in features of Windows Vista as well as several security features. This configuration is not for a system that is directly connected to the internet as Windows Defender and Windows Firewall are disabled. This is not for a system that provides networked resources, such as printers, to other LAN connected computers. Use this configuration at your own risk. It is only provided here as a reference for me. If you wish to tweak your Vista OS, use "Safe."
I have updated the Vista service configuration to include "BV's Configuration" recommendations. This is the configuration that I currently am using at home and have not found any issues with it. This does not guarantee it will work for you. 56 service settings have been changed from the default annotated by an (*) asterisk. This configuration is a system that is still able to perform many LAN networking functions, such as file and print sharing and uses wireless networking (laptop) plus leaves several security related "features" like the Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and Windows Update active.
I have updated the following Vista service descriptions and modified the "Safe" recommendations accordingly:
I finished the default services links and working on updating the inner HTML links under the dependencies listing. More to come!
After I finish posting all services pages, I will reduce the amount of "safely" needed services as well as post more information on each one. Right now, only the default services are listed with their default descriptions. This will change real soon.
I have posted my Windows Vista Super Tweaks to include disabling annoyances like User Account Control and resource hogs like System Restore. Please contact me if you discover any errors or inconsistencies.
More Windows Vista information to include expanded services coverage coming (real) soon as well as my custom registry file tool for XP. Lots of updates ahead!
More services are listed in my Windows Vista Services Configurations pages to include Vista Ultimate defaults.
More services are listed in my Windows Vista Services Configurations pages to include Vista Business defaults.
More services are listed in my Windows Vista Services Configurations pages to include Vista Home Premium defaults.
I have posted my Windows Vista Services Configurations and Windows Vista Services Information pages. Many services still need to be added (only have A through part of D) and the only configurations I am currently listing is Vista Home Basic and "Safe" until I finish further testing.
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Windows Service Configurations!
Includes explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable!
Original content created: March 22, 2007
Most recent update: April 22, 2008