Ctrl+Shift+Esc -> Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del -> Tasks Screen)
Ctrl+Shift+Enter -> Run an executable with elevated privileges
Windows logo key+1-0 -> Launch the shortcuts on the Quick Launch toolbar
Windows logo key+T -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key+Tab -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Ctrl+Windows logo key+Tab -> Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Windows logo key+Spacebar -> Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key+G -> Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key+X -> Open Windows Mobility Center
Open a folder and press & release Alt -> Show Menu Bar (also works in Internet Explorer)
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Right SHIFT for eight seconds = Turn Filter Keys on and off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) = Turn High Contrast on or off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK = Turn Mouse Keys on or off
SHIFT five times = Turn Sticky Keys on or off
NUM LOCK for five seconds = Turn Toggle Keys on or off
Windows logo key +U = Open the Ease of Access Center
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GENERAL SHORTCUTS
Windows logo key = Open or close the Start menu
Windows logo key +PAUSE = Display the System Properties dialog box
Windows logo key +D = Display the desktop
Windows logo key +M = Minimize all windows
Windows logo key +SHIFT+M = Restore minimized windows to the desktop
Windows logo key +E Open Computer
Windows logo key +F = Search for a file or folder
CTRL+Windows logo key +F = Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Windows logo key +L = Lock your computer or switch users
Windows logo key +R = Open the Run dialog box
Windows logo key +T = Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key +TAB = Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB = Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Windows logo key +SPACEBAR = Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key +G = Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key +U = Open Ease of Access Center
Windows logo key +X = Open Windows Mobility Center
Windows logo key with any number key = Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.
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WINDOWS EXPLORER SHORTCUTS
CTRL+N = Open a new window
END = Display the bottom of the active window
HOME = Display the top of the active window
F11 = Maximize or minimize the active window
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad = Display all subfolders under the selected folder
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad = Display the contents of the selected folder
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad = Collapse the selected folder
LEFT ARROW = Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder
ALT+LEFT ARROW = View the previous folder
RIGHT ARROW = Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder
ALT+RIGHT ARROW = View the next folder
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel = Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
ALT+D = Select the Address bar
Keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl+Shift+Esc -> Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del -> Tasks Screen)
Ctrl+Shift+Enter -> Run an executable with elevated privileges
Windows logo key+1-0 -> Launch the shortcuts on the Quick Launch toolbar
Windows logo key+T -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key+Tab -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Ctrl+Windows logo key+Tab -> Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Windows logo key+Spacebar -> Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key+G -> Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key+X -> Open Windows Mobility Center
Open a folder and press & release Alt -> Show Menu Bar (also works in Internet Explorer)
======================
Right SHIFT for eight seconds = Turn Filter Keys on and off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) = Turn High Contrast on or off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK = Turn Mouse Keys on or off
SHIFT five times = Turn Sticky Keys on or off
NUM LOCK for five seconds = Turn Toggle Keys on or off
Windows logo key +U = Open the Ease of Access Center
=============================
GENERAL SHORTCUTS
Windows logo key = Open or close the Start menu
Windows logo key +PAUSE = Display the System Properties dialog box
Windows logo key +D = Display the desktop
Windows logo key +M = Minimize all windows
Windows logo key +SHIFT+M = Restore minimized windows to the desktop
Windows logo key +E Open Computer
Windows logo key +F = Search for a file or folder
CTRL+Windows logo key +F = Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Windows logo key +L = Lock your computer or switch users
Windows logo key +R = Open the Run dialog box
Windows logo key +T = Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key +TAB = Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB = Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Windows logo key +SPACEBAR = Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key +G = Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key +U = Open Ease of Access Center
Windows logo key +X = Open Windows Mobility Center
Windows logo key with any number key = Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.
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WINDOWS EXPLORER SHORTCUTS
CTRL+N = Open a new window
END = Display the bottom of the active window
HOME = Display the top of the active window
F11 = Maximize or minimize the active window
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad = Display all subfolders under the selected folder
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad = Display the contents of the selected folder
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad = Collapse the selected folder
LEFT ARROW = Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder
ALT+LEFT ARROW = View the previous folder
RIGHT ARROW = Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder
ALT+RIGHT ARROW = View the next folder
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel = Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
ALT+D = Select the Address bar
Ctrl+Shift+Enter -> Run an executable with elevated privileges
Windows logo key+1-0 -> Launch the shortcuts on the Quick Launch toolbar
Windows logo key+T -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key+Tab -> Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Ctrl+Windows logo key+Tab -> Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Flip 3-D
Windows logo key+Spacebar -> Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key+G -> Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key+X -> Open Windows Mobility Center
Open a folder and press & release Alt -> Show Menu Bar (also works in Internet Explorer)
======================
Right SHIFT for eight seconds = Turn Filter Keys on and off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) = Turn High Contrast on or off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK = Turn Mouse Keys on or off
SHIFT five times = Turn Sticky Keys on or off
NUM LOCK for five seconds = Turn Toggle Keys on or off
Windows logo key +U = Open the Ease of Access Center
=============================
GENERAL SHORTCUTS
Windows logo key = Open or close the Start menu
Windows logo key +PAUSE = Display the System Properties dialog box
Windows logo key +D = Display the desktop
Windows logo key +M = Minimize all windows
Windows logo key +SHIFT+M = Restore minimized windows to the desktop
Windows logo key +E Open Computer
Windows logo key +F = Search for a file or folder
CTRL+Windows logo key +F = Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Windows logo key +L = Lock your computer or switch users
Windows logo key +R = Open the Run dialog box
Windows logo key +T = Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key +TAB = Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB = Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Windows logo key +SPACEBAR = Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key +G = Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key +U = Open Ease of Access Center
Windows logo key +X = Open Windows Mobility Center
Windows logo key with any number key = Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.
=============================
WINDOWS EXPLORER SHORTCUTS
CTRL+N = Open a new window
END = Display the bottom of the active window
HOME = Display the top of the active window
F11 = Maximize or minimize the active window
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad = Display all subfolders under the selected folder
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad = Display the contents of the selected folder
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad = Collapse the selected folder
LEFT ARROW = Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder
ALT+LEFT ARROW = View the previous folder
RIGHT ARROW = Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder
ALT+RIGHT ARROW = View the next folder
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel = Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
ALT+D = Select the Address bar
Speeding up the hard drive
Vista has a feature of utilizing the hard drive to its maximum, but in case of power failure, there are chances of data loss. This the reason is turned off by default. But if you have UPS as backup, you can enable this feature.
Note: try this only if you got an UPS for auxiliary power.
Note: try this only if you got an UPS for auxiliary power.
- Right click on My Computer » Click on Manage.
- Click on little plus sign in front of Disk drives to display your hard drive(s).
- Choose the hard drive you want to optimize. Right click on it and click properties.
- Click the Policies tab.
- Check the Enable advanced performance box and click OK.
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Speeding up the hard drive
Vista has a feature of utilizing the hard drive to its maximum, but in case of power failure, there are chances of data loss. This the reason is turned off by default. But if you have UPS as backup, you can enable this feature.
Note: try this only if you got an UPS for auxiliary power.
Note: try this only if you got an UPS for auxiliary power.
- Right click on My Computer » Click on Manage.
- Click on little plus sign in front of Disk drives to display your hard drive(s).
- Choose the hard drive you want to optimize. Right click on it and click properties.
- Click the Policies tab.
- Check the Enable advanced performance box and click OK.
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Vista - Speed up Vista Bootup - Bypass Unused Hardware
At each bootup your Windows, all the hardware you have attached must be detected and initialized by the BIOS. Logically the more hardware you have, the longer bootup time your Windows will have. So if there are any device/hardware attached to your computer that you don't need on a regular basis you need to disable them and improve your boot up time!
Method:
Method:
Go to Start » Control Panel » Device Manager. Here you'll find all devices that you have installed on your PC. From here you can select and disable any device you don't use. To do this simply right click on the device and select Disable.
Vista - Speed up Vista Bootup - Bypass Unused Hardware
At each bootup your Windows, all the hardware you have attached must be detected and initialized by the BIOS. Logically the more hardware you have, the longer bootup time your Windows will have. So if there are any device/hardware attached to your computer that you don't need on a regular basis you need to disable them and improve your boot up time!
Method:
Method:
Go to Start » Control Panel » Device Manager. Here you'll find all devices that you have installed on your PC. From here you can select and disable any device you don't use. To do this simply right click on the device and select Disable.
Speedup Overall Performance
Memory Performance Tweak
These Settings will fine tune your systems memory management -at least 512MB of ram recommended
These Settings will fine tune your systems memory management -at least 512MB of ram recommended
- Go to start\run\regedit -and then to the following key
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
- DisablePagingExecutive -double click it and in the decimal put a 1 - this allows XP to keep data in memory now instead of paging sections of ram to harddrive yeilds faster performance
- LargeSystemCache - double click it and change the decimal to 1 -this allows XP Kernel to Run in memory improves system performance a lot
Speedup Overall Performance
Memory Performance Tweak
These Settings will fine tune your systems memory management -at least 512MB of ram recommended
These Settings will fine tune your systems memory management -at least 512MB of ram recommended
- Go to start\run\regedit -and then to the following key
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
- DisablePagingExecutive -double click it and in the decimal put a 1 - this allows XP to keep data in memory now instead of paging sections of ram to harddrive yeilds faster performance
- LargeSystemCache - double click it and change the decimal to 1 -this allows XP Kernel to Run in memory improves system performance a lot
Windows Services - Windows Vista Tweaks
Windows services starts with some services that are not needed for a home user. You need to tell Windows not to load some of these Services. In this way you can speed your machine up considerably. It's recommended that you set them to "manual" and not "disabled". A manual setting will usually still allow the service to start if the system requires it.
It's usually a good idea that you change only one Service at a time and then reboot, check the functionality of the machine before changing another Service. Changing 10 different Services and then finding out your machine isn't working properly is not a good idea.
I have given different scenario with each service, it is possible that one Service is needed in a Local Area Network (LAN) Environment and useless for a person who is running it as standalone PC.
Make sure you have backups, when playing with registry a wrong move can render your machine unusable!
This is not a comprehensive list of Windows services either, as different setup options add different functionality. The suggestions below are aimed at home users who are not part of a domain or workgroup environment. See a detailed view of these Services at http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
Event Log
It's best to leave this one on Automatic.
Protected Storage
Leave this set to Automatic, as setting it to Manual can cause a delay at startup of 1 to 2 minutes. It also has the odd side effect of causing property pages in the Services tab not to appear.
Net Logon
if you do need to logon to a domain or LAN, you need to keep this on Automatic.
Alerter
A home user can set this to Manual.
Computer Browser
A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Link Tracking Client
This sends notifications of files moving between NTFS volumes in a network domain. A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
A home user can set this to Manual.
Fax Service
If you are not using Modems with Fax capabilities, you should set this to Manual.
Indexing Service
A home user can set this to Manual.
Internet Connection Sharing
If you are sharing an Internet connection on a small home network, then set this to Automatic. If not, set this to Manual.
IPSEC Policy Agent
This manages IP security. A home user can set this to Manual.
Messenger
Messenger sends and receives messages transmitted by administrators or by the Alerter service. A home user can set this to Manual.
NT LM Security Support Provider
This provides security to Remote Procedure Call programs that use transports other than named pipes. A home user can set this to Manual.
Performance Logs & Alerts
This configures performance logs and alerts. A home user can set this to Manual.
Print Spooler
If you don't have a printer installed (network or local), you can set this to Manual. Remember to change it back to Automatic if you ever do install a printer.
QoS RSVP
This feature provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs & control applets. A home user can set this to Manual.
Remote Registry Service
Allows remote registry manipulation. You should set this to Disable.
Routing & Remote Access
This offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. A home user can set this to Manual.
RunAs Service
This enables starting processes under alternate user IDs. A home user can set this to Manual.
Security Accounts Manager
This stores security information for local user accounts. Unless you have changed some security policies via the Local Security Policy editor, you can set this to Manual.
Smart Card and Smart Card Helper
A home user can set these to Manual.
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service
This service enables NetBIOS name resolution. A home user can set this to Manual.
Telnet
A home user can Disable it altogether.
DNS client
A home user can usually set this to manual, as it's used for when you use a DNS server on your network (i.e., not the Internet or dial up connections). If you have name resolution problems afterwards, put this one back to Automatic.
Server Service
This Provides RPC support and file, printer and name pipe sharing. You can set this to manual, unless you are running IIS or using offline files (or similar features), which is not that likely for a home desktop user.
Workstation Service
You should be able to set this to Manual unless you use Alerter or Messenger, in which case set this to Automatic. Otherwise. you should be able to safely set this to Manual instead.
WMDM PMSP Service
I suggest it's set to manual. If you have any problems with Media Player, set it back to Automatic.
Once you have a stopped unwanted services and you are happy that your machine is functioning correctly, you can check the Services applet in control panel again. Look for any services that you set to manual that have started by themselves -- this usually means that Windows has determined it needs that to start. Changing these services back to Automatic is a good idea.
It's usually a good idea that you change only one Service at a time and then reboot, check the functionality of the machine before changing another Service. Changing 10 different Services and then finding out your machine isn't working properly is not a good idea.
I have given different scenario with each service, it is possible that one Service is needed in a Local Area Network (LAN) Environment and useless for a person who is running it as standalone PC.
Make sure you have backups, when playing with registry a wrong move can render your machine unusable!
This is not a comprehensive list of Windows services either, as different setup options add different functionality. The suggestions below are aimed at home users who are not part of a domain or workgroup environment. See a detailed view of these Services at http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
Event Log
It's best to leave this one on Automatic.
Protected Storage
Leave this set to Automatic, as setting it to Manual can cause a delay at startup of 1 to 2 minutes. It also has the odd side effect of causing property pages in the Services tab not to appear.
Net Logon
if you do need to logon to a domain or LAN, you need to keep this on Automatic.
Alerter
A home user can set this to Manual.
Computer Browser
A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Link Tracking Client
This sends notifications of files moving between NTFS volumes in a network domain. A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
A home user can set this to Manual.
Fax Service
If you are not using Modems with Fax capabilities, you should set this to Manual.
Indexing Service
A home user can set this to Manual.
Internet Connection Sharing
If you are sharing an Internet connection on a small home network, then set this to Automatic. If not, set this to Manual.
IPSEC Policy Agent
This manages IP security. A home user can set this to Manual.
Messenger
Messenger sends and receives messages transmitted by administrators or by the Alerter service. A home user can set this to Manual.
NT LM Security Support Provider
This provides security to Remote Procedure Call programs that use transports other than named pipes. A home user can set this to Manual.
Performance Logs & Alerts
This configures performance logs and alerts. A home user can set this to Manual.
Print Spooler
If you don't have a printer installed (network or local), you can set this to Manual. Remember to change it back to Automatic if you ever do install a printer.
QoS RSVP
This feature provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs & control applets. A home user can set this to Manual.
Remote Registry Service
Allows remote registry manipulation. You should set this to Disable.
Routing & Remote Access
This offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. A home user can set this to Manual.
RunAs Service
This enables starting processes under alternate user IDs. A home user can set this to Manual.
Security Accounts Manager
This stores security information for local user accounts. Unless you have changed some security policies via the Local Security Policy editor, you can set this to Manual.
Smart Card and Smart Card Helper
A home user can set these to Manual.
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service
This service enables NetBIOS name resolution. A home user can set this to Manual.
Telnet
A home user can Disable it altogether.
DNS client
A home user can usually set this to manual, as it's used for when you use a DNS server on your network (i.e., not the Internet or dial up connections). If you have name resolution problems afterwards, put this one back to Automatic.
Server Service
This Provides RPC support and file, printer and name pipe sharing. You can set this to manual, unless you are running IIS or using offline files (or similar features), which is not that likely for a home desktop user.
Workstation Service
You should be able to set this to Manual unless you use Alerter or Messenger, in which case set this to Automatic. Otherwise. you should be able to safely set this to Manual instead.
WMDM PMSP Service
I suggest it's set to manual. If you have any problems with Media Player, set it back to Automatic.
Once you have a stopped unwanted services and you are happy that your machine is functioning correctly, you can check the Services applet in control panel again. Look for any services that you set to manual that have started by themselves -- this usually means that Windows has determined it needs that to start. Changing these services back to Automatic is a good idea.
Windows Services - Windows Vista Tweaks
Windows services starts with some services that are not needed for a home user. You need to tell Windows not to load some of these Services. In this way you can speed your machine up considerably. It's recommended that you set them to "manual" and not "disabled". A manual setting will usually still allow the service to start if the system requires it.
It's usually a good idea that you change only one Service at a time and then reboot, check the functionality of the machine before changing another Service. Changing 10 different Services and then finding out your machine isn't working properly is not a good idea.
I have given different scenario with each service, it is possible that one Service is needed in a Local Area Network (LAN) Environment and useless for a person who is running it as standalone PC.
Make sure you have backups, when playing with registry a wrong move can render your machine unusable!
This is not a comprehensive list of Windows services either, as different setup options add different functionality. The suggestions below are aimed at home users who are not part of a domain or workgroup environment. See a detailed view of these Services at http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
Event Log
It's best to leave this one on Automatic.
Protected Storage
Leave this set to Automatic, as setting it to Manual can cause a delay at startup of 1 to 2 minutes. It also has the odd side effect of causing property pages in the Services tab not to appear.
Net Logon
if you do need to logon to a domain or LAN, you need to keep this on Automatic.
Alerter
A home user can set this to Manual.
Computer Browser
A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Link Tracking Client
This sends notifications of files moving between NTFS volumes in a network domain. A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
A home user can set this to Manual.
Fax Service
If you are not using Modems with Fax capabilities, you should set this to Manual.
Indexing Service
A home user can set this to Manual.
Internet Connection Sharing
If you are sharing an Internet connection on a small home network, then set this to Automatic. If not, set this to Manual.
IPSEC Policy Agent
This manages IP security. A home user can set this to Manual.
Messenger
Messenger sends and receives messages transmitted by administrators or by the Alerter service. A home user can set this to Manual.
NT LM Security Support Provider
This provides security to Remote Procedure Call programs that use transports other than named pipes. A home user can set this to Manual.
Performance Logs & Alerts
This configures performance logs and alerts. A home user can set this to Manual.
Print Spooler
If you don't have a printer installed (network or local), you can set this to Manual. Remember to change it back to Automatic if you ever do install a printer.
QoS RSVP
This feature provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs & control applets. A home user can set this to Manual.
Remote Registry Service
Allows remote registry manipulation. You should set this to Disable.
Routing & Remote Access
This offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. A home user can set this to Manual.
RunAs Service
This enables starting processes under alternate user IDs. A home user can set this to Manual.
Security Accounts Manager
This stores security information for local user accounts. Unless you have changed some security policies via the Local Security Policy editor, you can set this to Manual.
Smart Card and Smart Card Helper
A home user can set these to Manual.
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service
This service enables NetBIOS name resolution. A home user can set this to Manual.
Telnet
A home user can Disable it altogether.
DNS client
A home user can usually set this to manual, as it's used for when you use a DNS server on your network (i.e., not the Internet or dial up connections). If you have name resolution problems afterwards, put this one back to Automatic.
Server Service
This Provides RPC support and file, printer and name pipe sharing. You can set this to manual, unless you are running IIS or using offline files (or similar features), which is not that likely for a home desktop user.
Workstation Service
You should be able to set this to Manual unless you use Alerter or Messenger, in which case set this to Automatic. Otherwise. you should be able to safely set this to Manual instead.
WMDM PMSP Service
I suggest it's set to manual. If you have any problems with Media Player, set it back to Automatic.
Once you have a stopped unwanted services and you are happy that your machine is functioning correctly, you can check the Services applet in control panel again. Look for any services that you set to manual that have started by themselves -- this usually means that Windows has determined it needs that to start. Changing these services back to Automatic is a good idea.
It's usually a good idea that you change only one Service at a time and then reboot, check the functionality of the machine before changing another Service. Changing 10 different Services and then finding out your machine isn't working properly is not a good idea.
I have given different scenario with each service, it is possible that one Service is needed in a Local Area Network (LAN) Environment and useless for a person who is running it as standalone PC.
Make sure you have backups, when playing with registry a wrong move can render your machine unusable!
This is not a comprehensive list of Windows services either, as different setup options add different functionality. The suggestions below are aimed at home users who are not part of a domain or workgroup environment. See a detailed view of these Services at http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
Event Log
It's best to leave this one on Automatic.
Protected Storage
Leave this set to Automatic, as setting it to Manual can cause a delay at startup of 1 to 2 minutes. It also has the odd side effect of causing property pages in the Services tab not to appear.
Net Logon
if you do need to logon to a domain or LAN, you need to keep this on Automatic.
Alerter
A home user can set this to Manual.
Computer Browser
A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Link Tracking Client
This sends notifications of files moving between NTFS volumes in a network domain. A home user can set this to Manual.
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
A home user can set this to Manual.
Fax Service
If you are not using Modems with Fax capabilities, you should set this to Manual.
Indexing Service
A home user can set this to Manual.
Internet Connection Sharing
If you are sharing an Internet connection on a small home network, then set this to Automatic. If not, set this to Manual.
IPSEC Policy Agent
This manages IP security. A home user can set this to Manual.
Messenger
Messenger sends and receives messages transmitted by administrators or by the Alerter service. A home user can set this to Manual.
NT LM Security Support Provider
This provides security to Remote Procedure Call programs that use transports other than named pipes. A home user can set this to Manual.
Performance Logs & Alerts
This configures performance logs and alerts. A home user can set this to Manual.
Print Spooler
If you don't have a printer installed (network or local), you can set this to Manual. Remember to change it back to Automatic if you ever do install a printer.
QoS RSVP
This feature provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs & control applets. A home user can set this to Manual.
Remote Registry Service
Allows remote registry manipulation. You should set this to Disable.
Routing & Remote Access
This offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. A home user can set this to Manual.
RunAs Service
This enables starting processes under alternate user IDs. A home user can set this to Manual.
Security Accounts Manager
This stores security information for local user accounts. Unless you have changed some security policies via the Local Security Policy editor, you can set this to Manual.
Smart Card and Smart Card Helper
A home user can set these to Manual.
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service
This service enables NetBIOS name resolution. A home user can set this to Manual.
Telnet
A home user can Disable it altogether.
DNS client
A home user can usually set this to manual, as it's used for when you use a DNS server on your network (i.e., not the Internet or dial up connections). If you have name resolution problems afterwards, put this one back to Automatic.
Server Service
This Provides RPC support and file, printer and name pipe sharing. You can set this to manual, unless you are running IIS or using offline files (or similar features), which is not that likely for a home desktop user.
Workstation Service
You should be able to set this to Manual unless you use Alerter or Messenger, in which case set this to Automatic. Otherwise. you should be able to safely set this to Manual instead.
WMDM PMSP Service
I suggest it's set to manual. If you have any problems with Media Player, set it back to Automatic.
Once you have a stopped unwanted services and you are happy that your machine is functioning correctly, you can check the Services applet in control panel again. Look for any services that you set to manual that have started by themselves -- this usually means that Windows has determined it needs that to start. Changing these services back to Automatic is a good idea.
Use All CPUs of Multiple Core PC and Reduce Bootup Time
By default vista utilizes only one core of the CPU even your PC have multiple cores available.
These steps will guide you to ensure that your Windows utilizes all Processing Power for bootup
- Click Start button.
- Goto Run (or WindowsKey+R) to show Run Command Window
- Type msconfig press enter.
- In the System Configuration window, click the Boot tab.
- Click the Advanced Options button.
- Check the Number of processors box and change the number to whatever number of processors your pc supports.
- Click on ok.
Use All CPUs of Multiple Core PC and Reduce Bootup Time
By default vista utilizes only one core of the CPU even your PC have multiple cores available.
These steps will guide you to ensure that your Windows utilizes all Processing Power for bootup
- Click Start button.
- Goto Run (or WindowsKey+R) to show Run Command Window
- Type msconfig press enter.
- In the System Configuration window, click the Boot tab.
- Click the Advanced Options button.
- Check the Number of processors box and change the number to whatever number of processors your pc supports.
- Click on ok.
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