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I would like to optimize my Windows XP system but I do not “share” an internet connection, nor do I do any sort of gaming… What do I do?

 FAQ, Services FAQ, Windows XP FAQ  No Responses »
Jul 282001
 

If you do not need ICS, be sure to disable all of the services associated with it. The “Gaming” configuration is a catch all that could be labeled “Power User” or “Slim and Trim” or “Minimum Memory.” I just choose to call it “Gaming” because that is what I do best. :) You should try out my “Safe” configuration if you are scared about breaking something. Also, view my Services 411 Page for more information on what services you may need or not need if you use your computer for other purposes, like work?!? View all of the Service Configurations.

You can also check out my Windows XP Super Tweaks Page.

I have Windows 95/98/Me and I cannot find any services. Is there something I am doing wrong?

 FAQ, Services FAQ  No Responses »
Jul 282001
 

No. There is no user configurable services in Windows 95/98/Me. Services appear with the “true” 32-bit OS’s, like WinNT, Win2k and WinXP. Using msconfig, you can check other programs that may be hogging memory, but that is a totally different topic and you should not disable anything that you are not sure if you need. In short, if an application is in the system tray (lower right) it is taking up memory and does not need to be.

You can check my Windows Me Super Tweaks Page for things that you can do to make your computer run a bit faster.

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