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"ellis_jay" <> wrote in message
news. ..
> old jon wrote:
>> "dbixby" <> wrote in message
>> news:V7GdnbJfSeq1oy7eRVn-...
>>> I currently have 68 processces running in the background. I was up
>>> to 82 until I removed AOL. Can anyone suggest what background
>>> services I may safely remove from startup. Every time I try to
>>> remove a service Windows gives out with sinister warning. Any help
>>> great appreciated. P.S. I'm running WinXP Pro.
>>>
>> Black Viper produced a list of XP services that you can modify here.
>> http://www.dead-eye.net/WinXP%20Services.htm
>> I`m on 46 processes.
>> best wishes..OJ
>
> Your site advises not to use msconfig to disable services. Why is that
> different from what others recommend?
>
> --
In WinXP it`s probably best to use the Management system.
When I used winME I used msconfig.
If you use XP, rt\click My Computer\Manage.
best wishes..OJ