Computer and Software Support


Services


Windows XP
Note:
Before tweaking your services, you may consider clearing the Event Log to quickly see what, if anything, has resulted in your adjustments. (Click on the hyperlink for instructions for that step)
  1. Access Services (This link will open in a different window)
  2. Click on the Action tab
  3. Clear all events.
  4. Be sure to write down your changes

For instructions on opening Services, click here.

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Alerter: Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*If you are connected to a network, set it to Automatic. This service will notify your System Administrator of problems occurring within the network which may aid them in fixing the problem.		 Workstation Disabled
Home user:

Automatic
Networked computer:
Application Layer
      Gateway Service		 Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Internet Connection Firewall. None Disabled
Not using XP's firewall or connection sharing:

Automatic
Using XP's firewall or connection sharing:
Application
      Management		 Provides software installation services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove.
*Disabling this service may prevent configuration or removal of some software applications.		 None Manual
All users:
Ati HotKey Poller *This allows an assortment of ATI hotkeys to be available. ATIMMC requires this to be in either Manual or Automatic to function. Disable if not needed. None Disabled
Automatic Updates Enables the download and installation of critical Windows updates. If the service is disabled, the operating system can be manually updated at the Windows Update web site.
*I prefer manually updating my system as Microsoft doesn't always know what is good for my machine. Manual and Automatic update via Windows Update web site Requires Cryptographic Services to be running. 		None Disabled
Go to Windows Update Site often.

Automatic
XP will notify you of available updates.
Background
       Intelligent
            Transfer
                 Service		 Uses idle network bandwidth to transfer data.
*If you have disabled "Automatic Updates" service, you won't need this service running.
e.g.
Your "Automatic Updates" service sends information to Microsoft Windows Update server about the present patches and fixes you have already installed. The updater server reports back that you have updates to perform. This is all done in the background.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Workstation

 Disabled
If Auto Updates is disabled.
ClipBook Enables ClipBook Viewer to store information and share it with remote computers. If the service is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to share information with remote computers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*I've had no problems with any application on my computer with having this service set to Manual. If you are on a network of computers, your system Administrator should know if you require this service.		 Network DDE Disabled

Manual
if unsure.
COM+ Event
       System		 Supports System Event Notification service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Required for System Event Notification. If you disable this service, you will find DCOM will create an event log noting this service is not running. To figure out if you need this service running or not, take a peek at your "X:\Program Files\ComPlus Applications" folder for any COM+ applications installed in there. If not, it's probably safe to Disable this service.
*BootVis requires COM+ Event System & Task Scheduler if you want to take advantage of the system optimization features. Without these services you will add a couple of seconds to your bootup times. BootVis deals with prefetch settings and prefetching only occurs at bootup. 		Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled

Manual
if unsure.
Computer
      Browser		 Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This service is not required by a home computer. you will still be able to browse your Network workgroup and mapped network shares if disabled.		 Server

Workstation

 Disabled
Cryptographic
      Services		 Provides three management services: Catalogue Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enrol this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Windows Updates service set to Manual or Automatic will require this service. Windows Media Player requires this service for some of its features to function.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Automatic
You won't have to remember to turn it on when necessary.

Disabled
Power User setting
DHCP Client Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
*If your Internet Service Provider, (ISP) supplies a Dynamic IP Address when ever your machine requires a connection to the Net, set this to Automatic.
If your Internet Service Provider, (ISP) has given you a Static IP, you can disable this service. Test it out and see if you are unsure.		 AFD Networking Support Environment

NETBios Over Tcpip

TCP/IP Protocol Driver

 Disabled
Static IP address

Automatic
Dynamic IP address
Distributed Link Tracking Client Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain.
*e.g.
If I create a file and store it on my computer and then create a shortcut to the file and then later on move the file to another computer on the network, this service tracks the change and lets the shortcut know of the new location.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Distributed
     Transaction
          Coordinator		 Coordinates transactions that span multiple resource managers, such as databases, message queues, and file systems. If this service is stopped, these transactions will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Message Queuing requires this service.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Security Accounts Manager

 Disabled
DNS Client Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Required if using IPSEC. If multiple domains are used within a network, set to Automatic.		 TCP/IP Protocol Driver Disabled
EPSON Printer Status Agent2 Lets you know when you are running out of ink.
*When you start to run out of ink, can you tell the difference? I can.		 None Disabled
Error Reporting
     Service		 Allows error reporting for services and applications running in non-standard environments.
*This one is up to you. If you get a error while working in one of your applications, a dialogue box pops up and asks if you would like to tell Microsoft your problems. All pertinent information on the error will be logged and sent to Microsoft. Waste of my time if you ask me.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Event Log Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped. None Automatic
Fast User Switching
     Compatibility		 Provides management for applications that require assistance in a multiple user environment. Terminal Services Automatic
for a multiple user computer.

Disabled
for a single user computer
Fax Enables you to send and receive faxes, utilizing fax resources available on this computer or on the network.
*This service isn't installed by default but is available off the Windows XP installation CD.
I send faxes very infrequently but I still want it available on this computer. I set it to Manual on my system.

Plug and Play

Print Spooler

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Telephony

 Disabled
No Fax

Manual
Fax available on demand
FTP Publishing
     Service		 Used to provide a FTP server on your network.
*If you aren't running a server from your machine, you won't need this.		 IIS Admin Disabled
Help and Support Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This service is required for Microsoft Online Help documents. Attempting to access Help and Support after disabling this service will change the startup type to Automatic on this service.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Human Interface Device Access Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Some peripherals require this service. Internet keyboards with volume and play control buttons, scanners with fax or copy buttons. I don't have any of these kinds of peripherals so mine is disabled.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
IIS Admin Usually used in conjunction with local web site or FTP servers.
*Not installed by default. Crackers use this as a leak on your system. Leave Disabled if you don't need it.

 

 Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Security Accounts Manager

 Disabled
IMAPI
    CD-Burning
          COM Service		 Manages CD recording using Image Mastering Applications Programming Interface (IMAPI). If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to record CDs. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*XP comes with burning software that allows drag & drop burning. If you have software installed that already has this feature, you can Disable it. Disabling this service can give you an improvement in burning speed as well. (So I've heard)		 None Disabled
Indexing Service Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
*This is a resource hog. Either Disable it or even better, uninstall it using the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.
*Not very configurable. Kind of a lame excuse for a firewall. It's better than nothing.		 Application Layer Gateway Service

Network Connections

Network Location Awareness (NLA)

Remote Access Connection Manager

 Disabled
if you run a 3rd party firewall application

Automatic
if you want to use the XP Firewall
IPSEC Services Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver.
*You might be on that rare domain that requires this service. Test out Disabling this service.		 IPSEC Driver

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

TCP/IP Protocol Driver

 Disabled
Logical Disk Manager Detects and monitors new hard disk drives and sends disk volume information to Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service for configuration. If this service is stopped, dynamic disk status and configuration information may become out of date. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*If needed, a Manual setting will allow this service to start and stop when not needed.		 Plug and Play

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

 Manual
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service Configures hard disk drives and volumes. The service only runs for configuration processes and then stops.
*Required by the MMC Console for dynamic volumes.		 Logical Disk Manager

Plug and Play

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

 Manual
Machine Debug Manager Manages local and remote debugging for Visual Studio debuggers.
*If you don't want to be dealing with the dialogue box asking you if you wish to debug the scrip on this, (not mine) page, Disable this service.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Messenger Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Only set this to Automatic if you're connected to a Windows 2000/XP domain or network.		 NetBIOS Interface

Plug and Play

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Workstation

 Disabled
Message Queuing *May be used on some domains. Not installed by default. Not available on XP Home.
 		 Distributed Transaction Coordinator

Message Queuing Access Control

NT LM Security Support Provider

Reliable Multicast Protocol driver

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Server

 Disabled

Automatic
if using this service

 
Message Queuing
     Triggers		 *See link above for information on this service. Message Queuing Disabled
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this service is stopped, software-based volume shadow copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Microsoft Backup requires this service.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Manual

Disabled
and test
Net Logon Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain. Workstation Disabled
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Enables an authorized user to access this computer remotely by using NetMeeting over a corporate intranet. If this service is stopped, remote desktop sharing will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This could be a security hole.		 None Disabled
Network Connections Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.
*Disable this service if you aren't on the Net with your machine. 		Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Automatic
Network DDE Provides network transport and security for Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) for programs running on the same computer or on different computers. If this service is stopped, DDE transport and security will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Unless you use ClipBook remotely, Disable this service.		 Network DDE DSDM Disabled
Network DDE DSDM Manages Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) network shares. If this service is stopped, DDE network shares will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Unless you use ClipBook remotely, Disable this service.		 None Disabled
Network Location Awareness (NLA) Collects and stores network configuration and location information, and notifies applications when this information changes.
*Internet Connection Sharing Service, (server only) requires this server to be running. Disabled unless running ICS/ICF.		 AFD Networking Support Environment

TCP/IP Protocol Driver

 Disabled
NT LM Security Support Provider Provides security to remote procedure call (RPC) programs that use transports other than named pipes. None Disabled
Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data from local or remote computers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes the data to a log or triggers an alert. If this service is stopped, performance information will not be collected. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Combine the information that this service will produce in the performance log and System Monitor and you have some pretty technical info. Not really necessary IMO.		 None Disabled
Plug and Play Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability.
*One of the basic natures of your operating systems of today are Plug and Play. Install a device or component and your system automatically detects it. Without this, your system will not ask for proper drivers to be installed. You will be left unaware that you have hardware configuration problems if not immediately apparent through normal operation of your machine. In other words, don't disable this baby!		 None Automatic
Portable Media Serial Number Retrieves the serial number of any portable music player connected to your computer.
*I haven't heard of any device that requires this service yet.		 None Disabled
Print Spooler Loads files to memory for later printing. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Automatic
Protected Storage Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.
*This service is responsible for saving passwords using Auto Complete, Dialup Networking and Domain Controller/Server that requires authentication. I leave this one set to Automatic myself. You decide which is best for you.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Automatic
saves passwords

Disabled
more security
QoS RSVP Provides network signalling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs and control applets.
*You will find this installed by default in any  Network connection. Some applications can request the extra bandwidth made available by this service. Approximately 20%. When the bandwidth is no longer needed, it is returned to your systems available bandwidth. 100% is now available again. Disable this service if you have no need for the bandwidth redirect. Better still, uninstall it from your network connection.
More about this service.		 AFD Networking Support Environment

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

TCP/IP Protocol Driver

 Disabled
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.
*Your internet connection may need this service running due to some ISP's logon processes. Test it out with Disabled. If your connection fails, set it to Automatic.		 Remote Access Connection Manager

Telephony

 Disabled
if not required for your connection.

Automatic
if required for your connection
Remote Access Connection Manager Creates a network connection.
*Internet Connection Sharing requires this service and as above, your Internet connection may need this service running due to some ISP's logon processes. Test it out with Disabled. If your connection fails, set it to Automatic.		 Telephony Disabled
if not required for your connection.

Automatic
if required for your connection
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Manages and controls Remote Assistance. If this service is stopped, Remote Assistance will be unavailable. Before stopping this service, see the Dependencies tab of the Properties dialog box.
*This can be a handy service for the Newbie and the helpful Power User. If you don't plan on using this service, Disable it.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services.
*As you can see by the dependency column, lots of services depend on this service.		 None Automatic
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Manages the RPC name service database.
*If your connection fails after Disabling this service, set it to Manual.		 Workstation Disabled
Remote Registry Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*You will be able to modify your registry only from your computer. No remote computer will be able to gain access.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Removable Storage Used for managing removable media.
*e.g.
Tape backup devices and CD-ROM's may not work properly if Disabled. Test it out and see.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Routing and Remote Access Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. NetBIOSGroup

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

 Disabled
Secondary Logon Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. None Disabled
Security Accounts Manager Stores security information for local user accounts.
*If you use Group Policy Editor, (gpedit.msc) you must have this set to Automatic for your custom policy settings to work.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled

Automatic
if you use Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
Server Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*If you are on a network and have file and print sharing turned on, you will need this set to Automatic. Home users should Disable this security risk service.		 None Disabled
Shell Hardware Detection *Some actions require a device to be detected in order to produce. Such as playing a music CD. A CD-ROM device has to be found. Sorry for my vagueness on this one. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Manual
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol *Supports the use of a local (outbound) email server.
Not installed by default.		 Event Log

IIS Admin

 Disabled
Simple TCP/IP Service *Supports UNIX Networking services.
Not installed by default.		 AFD Networking Support Environment Disabled
Smart Card Manages access to smart cards read by this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to read smart cards. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*In a Network of computers you might have a Smart Sard installed for Network Authentication. If you don't have any Smart Cards installed, Disable this service.		 Plug and Play Disabled
Smart Card Helper Enables support for legacy non-plug and play smart-card readers used by this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not support legacy reader. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*No Smart Card? Disable this service.		 None Disabled
SNMP Service Supports the use of networking equipment that use SNMP as a mode of management.
*Not installed by default		 Event Log Disabled
SNMP Trap Service Supports the use of networking equipment that use SNMP as a mode of management. Event Log Disabled
SSDP Discovery Service Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network.
*If you don't have any of these devices, disable it. If you do have home networking devices set up, test it out on Disable. If any device stops working, set to Automatic.		 None Disabled
System Event Notification Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events.
*This service will notify and log events such as logon's and power problems. Most of us couldn't care less about this information.		 COM+ Event System Disabled
System Restore Service Performs system restore functions. To stop service, turn off System Restore from the System Restore tab in My Computer, Properties, System Restore tab.
*2 schools of thought on this one. Some think it's a resource hog. It will create a new restore point every time you install a new program. The restore point is as big as your amount of RAM you have installed. You can remove old restore points if you want as to not use up to much of your hard drive space.
I like it. before I do some kind of major hacking to my system or install some kind of beta ware, I create a restore point to return to if need be. Multiple partitions with multiple O/S's? Turn off System Restore on all drives except Windows XP's partition.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Automatic

Disabled
If you like to do a fresh install if problems occur.

Task Scheduler Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*BootVis, Anti virus program auto updates, added maintenance routines, Windows XP prefetch, Windows Updates service, are a few of the programs and services that won't start if Disabled. I do everything manually so I Disable this service.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.
*If NetBios or WINS is not implemented on your network, Disable this service.		 AFD Networking Support Environment

NetBios over TCP/IP

 Disabled
Telephony Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control telephony devices and IP based voice connections on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service.
*Dialup Networking depends on this service to be running. If you are on Cable or DSL, test Disabled. If your connection fails, set to Automatic.		 Plug and Play

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

 Disabled
Telnet Enables a remote user to log on to this computer and run programs, and supports various TCP/IP Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based computers. If this service is stopped, remote user access to programs might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This service isn't available on XP Home.
Disable this one as it could pose a security risk.		 NT LM Security Support Provider

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

TCP/IP Protocol Driver

 Disabled
Terminal Services Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server.
*If you don't use any of these features, Disable this service. This service could pose a security threat as well.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Themes Provides user experience theme management.
*If you use the themes provided by the XP O/S, set this one to Automatic. If you don't like the colours and animations, Disable. If you want to shut down most of the resource wasting in the themes.		 None Automatic
if you use themes.

Disabled
If you don't.
TrueVector Basic Logging Client Writes alert text to a log file.
*Required by Zone Alarm		 TrueVector Internet Monitor Automatic
TrueVector Internet Monitor Monitors internet traffic and generates alerts for disallowed access.
*Required by Zone Alarm		 AFD Networking Support Environment

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

vsdatant

 Automatic
Uninterruptible Power Supply Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer.
*If you use a Uninterruptible Power Supply, (UPS) leave this set to Automatic.		 None Disabled
Universal Plug and Play Device Host Provides support to host Universal Plug and Play devices.
*Some multiplayer games using Direct 7/8 require this service to be running. If this applies to you, set it to Automatic. Otherwise, Disable this service as it poses a possible security risk.		 SSDP Discovery Service Disabled
Upload Manager Manages synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network. If this service is stopped, synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*You won't need this one. Most Networks will have their own application that will take care of this one. FTP is the norm.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Volume Shadow Copy Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes. If this service is stopped, shadow copies will be unavailable for backup and the backup may fail. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*This service is used with Microsoft Backup. If you don't use Microsoft Backup, Disable this service. If unsure, set to Manual.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled

Manual
if unsure.
WebClient Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*It's been rumoured that DOT NET may require this service.		 WebDav Client Redirector Disabled
Windows Audio Manages audio devices for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
*Don't Disable this one unless you don't have a sound card installed.		 Plug and Play

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

 Automatic
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras.
*If you Disable this service and your camera or scanner fails to function, set this to Automatic.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled

Automatic
If problems occur
Windows Installer Installs, repairs and removes software according to instructions contained in .MSI files.
*If you set this service to Manual, it will start when needed.		 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Manual
Windows Management Instrumentation Provides a common interface and object model to access management information about operating system, devices, applications and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Event Log

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

 Automatic
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions Provides systems management information to and from drivers. None Manual
Windows Time Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
 		 None Disabled
Wireless Zero Configuration Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapters.
*If you don't have a wireless network setup, you can disable this service.		 NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

 Disabled
WMI Performance Adapter Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf providers. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Disabled
Workstation Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Very important service.		 None Automatic