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Windows XP services that can be disabled

Topics:
Windows XP
Tags:
Microsoft Windows,
Microsoft Windows XP,
Operating Systems,
Service,
Software
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Overview: One of the most effective ways to secure a Windows XP workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists each Windows XP SP 2 service, describes each service's function, specifies whether you can safely disable the service, and outlines the ramifications of doing so.Join the ongoing discussion of this download and share your Windows security tips. Also, let us know if this download provided helpful information and if there's anything we can do to improve the document's content or format.

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Format: PDF | Size: 160KB | Date: Jun 2005 | Version: 1.0 | System Requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later | License: copyright | Downloads: 470886


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