march 2007 progress report

[+theblazingangel MVC]

i've put those last things to do with modules aside for now because they were taking a bit of time to complete. right now i'm making improvements to our install script which is something else i need to complete before we go ahead with the new releases, and it's progressing really well.

[Angelico_Payne]

OK following tweeks are in conflict :

1.

 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop]
"SmoothScroll"=dword:00000001   
"FontSmoothing"="0"							**************
"FontSmoothingType"=dword:00000001 **************
"UserPreferencesMask"=hex:b0,00,07,80

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"NoVisualStyleChoice"=dword:00000000
"NoColorChoice"=dword:00000000
"NoSizeChoice"=dword:00000000
"SetVisualStyle"=-

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics]
"MinAnimate"="1"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Appearance]
"CustomColors"=hex:ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,\
  ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,\
  ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00,ff,ff,ff,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoChangeKeyboardNavigationIndicators"=dword:00000000
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
"ClassicShell"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"ListviewAlphaSelect"=dword:00000001
"ListviewShadow"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"ClassicShell"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{41E300E0-78B6-11ce-849B-444553540000}\InProcServer32]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
  00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,74,00,68,00,\
  65,00,6d,00,65,00,75,00,69,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"

and this one

2.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop]
"FontSmoothing"="2"
"FontSmoothingType"=dword:00000002

Also tweks regarding improvements of IE6 like : stop IE reusing window, stop bad dns cashing, status bar ,etc ... are they working and needed for IE7?

Also disable avi preview .. is it related to OS or WM?

Also there is no need for powertoy open command window here, beacuse there is allready a tweak in tweaks section that does the same

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Shell\Cmd]
@="Launch Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Shell\Cmd\Command]
@="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\Shell\Cmd]
@="Launch Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\Shell\Cmd\Command]
@="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\""

Edited April 18, 2007 by Angelico_Payne

[dzjepp]

It appears there is a new patch that fixes a regression in a previous one: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en

[PsiMoon314]

Hi Angelico_Payne,

Well that explains why the Cleartype Tweaks never seem to work for me! :D

I had not realized that the "Prevent Effects Options From Being Greyed Out" was also clearing the ClearType options.

I hope the guys can fix this for AP XP 5.6 so it's not an issue in the future!

I have mentioned this issue before in earlier threads however I guess it was never important enough to fix in the build.

Kind Regards

Simon

[+theblazingangel MVC]

@dzjepp, please report new updates in the pinned 'hotfix thread'

@Angelico_Payne & @PsiMoon314, i'll take a look at these when i can. i know you reported problems with the cleartype tweaks PsiMoon314, i still have entries about them in my todo file, i just never knew how to fix them till now ;)

[PsiMoon314]

Hi theblazingangel,

No problem, and no criticism intended. :no:

It will be really good to see the next AP XP when it's released with or without the Cleartype fix. :yes:

Now we know what's causing it I can just add it to my list of personal modification's I make to AP before I use it on customers PC's.

Kind Regards

Simon

[cme4pc]

@dzjepp, please report new updates in the pinned 'hotfix thread'

@Angelico_Payne & @PsiMoon314, i'll take a look at these when i can. i know you reported problems with the cleartype tweaks PsiMoon314, i still have entries about them in my todo file, i just never knew how to fix them till now ;)

and wouldn't ya know it .... just when there's a light at the end of the tunnel... MS pops out .Net 3.5...

[+theblazingangel MVC]

just to let you all know how i'm getting along with the new install script, it's looking really good right now, heres whats left to do:

1) see if date & language on welcome screen can easily be displayed in different languages

2) simplify code that checks for and applies updates to addon packs

3) sort out prerequisite checks

- can detect presence of previous / current release via rti files if month & year in the name

- with above impossible to allow installation of older on newer

- could do that with ini file to hold details

- however ini file could be over-written if someone manually copies and pastes releases on top of each other!

- what happens with '_v2'+ releases?

4) do we need admin privilege check for vista? - waiting for responce from gandolas!

#3 is something i really want to solve, but finding a good solution is a real problem

--

after thats done, i need to go back to those last few tasks with the modules, and then the releases themselves will be complete. then i have to update the documentation (may have to wait till after the release). then i need to improve the website, especially the download section so it can offer all the different releases and make it clear to users what they need to download.

i've also got my practical driving test in six days which is really really worrying me now, because i've been working so hard on all this i haven't done any practice or extra lessons (besides the ones i did last year when i failed the test) :(

edit: damn, i'm so tired that i just accidentally deleted the download page from the website, so lucky that i had a backup, i think i better go to bed...

Edited April 21, 2007 by theblazingangel

[Angelico_Payne]

Is a allready stated its no hurry, and take it slowly.

I would be free to say that i am prepared to wait for May full if it is what it takes, esspecially with all this new changes implementations.

I myself have also been redesigning my project Metamorphosys, and although AP is big part of it, i have compiled a quick full from all the updates, which can serve as quick fix atm.

By doing further testing i have concluded that by doing AP after the installation of windows, i loose from 1.5-1.9 hours per instalation, (recommended, critical and components take all that time, while adons and tweak take aprox. 5-10 mins). So by injecting these modules directly in setup files via nlite or some other inegration method i will gain a considerable boost, which is one of the 3 goals of the project.

I would offer my help with project, but lately i hardly sleep at all cause of lack of time and amount of work to be done. I promised to do localisation for serbian & croatian version, and i will keep my word, but i will have free time probably in early July, after exams. From investigation i made, i concluded that interest in croatian localisation is somewhat greater then in serbian, but i will have to meet up with some of my colleges working in wholesale and corporate retail companies to get the whole picture.

Also until SP3 comes out, which will probably be end of year-mid half 08, problem of bandwith will be increasing for AP project, so we have to find a solution for uploading and distributing more efficiently. Esspecially since interest in AP project has spiked more then every in history of the project.

Did anyone consider contacting Microsoft about using their resources doing this? I think it would be in their interest to help us, since they could easily consider this an offline part of Windows update project. I think we should seriously consider this and contact them with preposition.

Regarding tweaks : i found this missmatch in cleartype since while I was excluding tweak patches from AP module installation. It is much more quicker to simple open up all tweaks u want to implement with Notepad and simply copy all the tweaks u want into one .reg file, which can be installed in less then 1 sec. And since tweaks dont change so rapidly u just merge them manually or by regedit /s switch or by making custom ap module. Anyway u will get better installation time.

I wanted to say something else, but since its 6.21am here... i forgot :)

P.S. I hope u wont run over any babies and grandmas while doing the driving test :) , i dont think they acknowledge working on AP project as valid legal bases for reducing sentence :D

[Angelico_Payne]

A question about this tweak

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop]
"UserPreferencesMask"=hex:30,10,00,80
"FontSmoothingType"=dword:00000002
"FontSmoothing"="2"

is it supposed to go to .DEAFULT or to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop] , since there are both values in those both keys, and i dont know if they control same things?

Also can someone tell me if those IE tweak are nessesary with this IE7?

[Angelico_Payne]

Ok in middle of watching tv i remembered :D

This is a current set of tweaks I use for neo computers, they both optimize XP experiance with some old win2000 stuff such as clasic search panel, fix some reported bottlenecks such as max connections, and give a speed up feeling such as menu speed 0 (instatant openening when menu browsing),some additional functionallity such as add/remove programs and other shotcuts on My computer icon,... later i will improve more it by some graphic related tweaks that speed up responsivness of the OS.

Any thought, ideas or improvements are appreciated. I will probably finish up final version after installing vmware and getting regmon or some newer systernalys tool to monitor changes in registry after i change things manually in OS.

Also for all system buiders and implementors ... there is AR8Lite_Extreme.exe version of Adobe reader 8, with all pre setup uped, u can find it on msfn forum. I dont know how legal is that but i will be making it into ap module later on so it is installed with other basics since its an essential.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction]
"Enable"="Y"

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop]
"UserPreferencesMask"=hex:30,10,00,80
"FontSmoothingType"=dword:00000002
"FontSmoothing"="2"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop]
"ScreenSaveActive"="0"
"MenuShowDelay"="0"
"HungAppTimeout"="4000"
"ForegroundLockTimeout"=dword:00000000
"WaitToKillAppTimeout"="4000"
"AutoEndTasks"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control]
"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"="4000"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound]
"Beep"="No"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem]
"NtfsMftZoneReservation"=dword:00000002

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"link"=hex:00,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"ForceClassicControlPanel"=dword:00000001
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
"NoSMConfigurePrograms"=dword:00000001
"NoRecentDocsMenu"=dword:0000000
"NoLowDiskSpaceChecks"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState]
"Use Search Asst"="no"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"EnableBalloonTips"=dword:0000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"EncryptionContextMenu"=dword:0000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]
"BagMRU Size"=dword:00001f40

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam]
"BagMRU Size"=dword:00001f40

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}]
"SortOrderIndex"=dword:00000054

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder]
"Attributes"=hex:50,01,00,20
"CallForAttributes"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu]
"{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000000
"{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
"{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}"=dword:00000000
"{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Show_StatusBar"="yes"
"Show_URLinStatusBar"="yes"
"AllowWindowReuse"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl]
"AutoReboot"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Add/Remove Programs\command]
@="control appwiz.cpl"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Control Panel\Command]
@="control.exe"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\CleanupWiz]
"NoRun"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Shell\Cmd]
@="Launch Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Shell\Cmd\Command]
@="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\Shell\Cmd]
@="Launch Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\Shell\Cmd\Command]
@="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\""

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\StickyKeys]
"Flags"="510"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dnscache\Parameters]
"NetFailureCacheTime"=dword:00000000
"NegativeSOACacheTime"=dword:00000000
"NegativeCacheTime"=dword:00000000
"MaxCacheTtl"=dword:00003840
"MaxNegativeCacheTtl"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"QueryIpMatching"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail\]
"MessageExpiryDays"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Tour]
"RunCount"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\regfile\shell]
@="edit"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With]
@="{09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With EncryptionMenu]
@="{A470F8CF-A1E8-4f65-8335-227475AA5C46}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PCHealth\ErrorReporting]
"DoReport"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system]
"NoInternetOpenWith"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard]
"InitialKeyboardIndicators"="2"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
"MaxConnectionsPerServer"=dword:0000000a
"MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server"=dword:0000000a

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler]
@=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\services] 
@=hex(2):53,00,65,00,72,00,76,00,69,00,63,00,65,00,73,00,00,00 
"SuppressionPolicy"=dword:4000003c 
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\services\command] 
@=hex(2):25,00,77,00,69,00,6e,00,64,00,69,00,72,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73, 00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,\
   32,00,5c,00,6d,00,6d,00,63,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00, 65,00,20,00,2f,00,73,00,20,00,25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,\
   00,65,00,6d,00,52, 00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00, 32,00,5c,00,\
   73,00,65,00,72,00,76,00,69,00,63,00,65,00,73,00,2e,00,6d,00,73, 00,63,00,20,00,2f,00,73,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\open]
@="Open With Notepad"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\open\command]
@="notepad.exe %1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\shell\opennew]
@="Open New &Window"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\shell\opennew\command]
@="explorer.exe /e, %1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CiSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mnmsrvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WmdmPmSp]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RDSessMgr]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\seclogon]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wscsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\srservice]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time]
"Start"=dword:00000004

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RemoteComputer\NameSpace\{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RemoteComputer\NameSpace\{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RemoteComputer\NameSpace\{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zip\CompressedFolder]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{E88DCCE0-B7B3-11d1-A9F0-00AA0060FA31}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CompressedFolder]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\Bags]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Compress old files]

this are additional tweaks for services : "No lan" tweaks (by this i mean working in network enviroment will be impaired possibly beyond usability)

* note previous ultimate xp tweaks have some services disabling tweaks but they produce no issues or lose of funcionality at all (note that some higly specialized programs or server programs need windows time service running)

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

;-----------------------------------WinXP Pro Services----------------------------------
;-----------------------------------------noLAN-----------------------------------------
;-------------- Disabled = 4 ---- Manual = 3 ----Automatic = 2 -------------------------


;Automatic Updates (Disabled)
;----------------------------
;Enables the download and installation of Windows updates.
;If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the
;Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Fast User Switching Compatibility Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------------------
;Supplies the 'Switch User' functionality associated with the logoff option.
;It's a nice touch if you really do have that many users that are constantly
;switching in and out of the same box.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Indexing Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------
;Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers
;provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
;This service tends to run amok, indexing far more than necessary and starting without warning.
;For the benefit it provides, the resource usage is far from an equal tradeoff.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CiSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------------------
;Makes it possible for a remote user with NetMeeting to access your computer.
;Unless you intend to use this service, disable it
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mnmsrvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Portable Media Serial Number Service (Disabled)
;-----------------------------------------------
;Retrieves a serial number embedded into portable music players
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WmdmPmSp]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------
;If you're a Remote Desktop user, keep this enabled. Otherwise disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RDSessMgr]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Remote Registry Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------
;permits someone to edit your registery remotely
;You do not want that!
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Secondary Logon Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------
;Enables starting processes under alternate credentials
;'Alternate Credentials' refer to the [Run As...] command which appears
;on the context menu, allowing a Limited User to run an executable as a higher level user.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\seclogon]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Security Center (Disabled)
;---------------------------
;Monitors system security settings and configurations.
;available only with SP2
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wscsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;System Restore Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------
;Allows you to take a snapshot of your system and then roll it back to that particular point in time.
;If frequently install/uninstall, download files and/or have many users on your PC,
;I suggest you leave this service to automatic. It will come in handy
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\srservice]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Windows Time Service (Disabled)
;-------------------------------
;If you need to synchronize your clock to a time server,
;otherwise, disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Computer Browser Service (Disabled)
;-----------------------------------
;Straightforward as can be, it keeps track of your computers on the network.
;If you're on a LAN, set it to Automatic. For stand alone systems, Disable is the way to go.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Network Location Awareness (NLA) Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------------------------
;A part of the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) component.
;If ICS is disabled, change this to disabled.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Nla]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Server Service (Disabled)
;-------------------------
;Provides basic file and print services on the LAN.
;No LAN? You don't need this.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;SSDP Discovery Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------
;Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------
; Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LmHosts]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)(Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------------
;Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion
;prevention services for a home or small office network.
;Available with SP2
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------------
;Auto configuration for wireless network devices.
;Unless you have wireless devices, disable the service.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WZCSVC]
"Start"=dword:00000004

"Full buff" set of services tweaks:

(Since i have cable net and fixed IP i managed to get after some serious persuasion of ISP main system administrator ;) , I use full buff+ultimate XP tweaks sets)

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

;-----------------------------------WinXP Pro Services----------------------------------
;---------------------------------------FULL BUFF---------------------------------------
;-------------- Disabled = 4 ---- Manual = 3 ----Automatic = 2 -------------------------

;Automatic Updates (Disabled)
;----------------------------
;Enables the download and installation of Windows updates.
;If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the
;Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Fast User Switching Compatibility Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------------------
;Supplies the 'Switch User' functionality associated with the logoff option.
;It's a nice touch if you really do have that many users that are constantly
;switching in and out of the same box.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Indexing Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------
;Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers
;provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
;This service tends to run amok, indexing far more than necessary and starting without warning.
;For the benefit it provides, the resource usage is far from an equal tradeoff.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CiSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------------------
;Makes it possible for a remote user with NetMeeting to access your computer.
;Unless you intend to use this service, disable it
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mnmsrvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Portable Media Serial Number Service (Disabled)
;-----------------------------------------------
;Retrieves a serial number embedded into portable music players
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WmdmPmSp]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------
;If you're a Remote Desktop user, keep this enabled. Otherwise disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RDSessMgr]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Remote Registry Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------
;permits someone to edit your registery remotely
;You do not want that!
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Secondary Logon Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------
;Enables starting processes under alternate credentials
;'Alternate Credentials' refer to the [Run As...] command which appears
;on the context menu, allowing a Limited User to run an executable as a higher level user.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\seclogon]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Security Center (Disabled)
;---------------------------
;Monitors system security settings and configurations.
;available only with SP2
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wscsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;System Restore Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------
;Allows you to take a snapshot of your system and then roll it back to that particular point in time.
;If frequently install/uninstall, download files and/or have many users on your PC,
;I suggest you leave this service to automatic. It will come in handy
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\srservice]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Windows Time Service (Disabled)
;-------------------------------
;If you need to synchronize your clock to a time server,
;otherwise, disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Computer Browser Service (Disabled)
;-----------------------------------
;Straightforward as can be, it keeps track of your computers on the network.
;If you're on a LAN, set it to Automatic. For stand alone systems, Disable is the way to go.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Network Location Awareness (NLA) Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------------------------
;A part of the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) component.
;If ICS is disabled, change this to disabled.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Nla]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Server Service (Disabled)
;-------------------------
;Provides basic file and print services on the LAN.
;No LAN? You don't need this.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;SSDP Discovery Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------
;Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------
; Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LmHosts]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)(Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------------
;Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion
;prevention services for a home or small office network.
;Available with SP2
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Wireless Zero Configuration Service (disabled)
;----------------------------------------------
;Auto configuration for wireless network devices.
;Unless you have wireless devices, disable the service.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WZCSVC]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Application Layer Gateway Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------
;One of the bits and pieces you need if you connect to the internet
;using Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing or Internet Connection Firewall
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ALG]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Background Intelligent Transfer Service (Disabled)
;--------------------------------------------------
;
;In theory this should be a useful service, especially since it can
;continue an interrupted download due to a logoff or shutdown situation.
;Unfortunately, it can also be prone to trouble when the resumption occurs.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Distributed Link Tracking Client Service (Disabled)
;-------------------------------------------------
;For those that are part of a domain and / or use NTFS it has some value in keeping links
;across machines up to date, especially in the case of databases updated via the network.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TrkWks]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Distributed Transaction Coordinator Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------
;Closely related to Distributed Link Tracking Client discussed previously.
;Really serves no purpose for home user systems.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSDTC]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Error Reporting Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------
;This is responsible for the box that pops up wanting you to report an application
;error or system crash to Microsoft.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ERSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Help and Support Service (Disabled)
;-----------------------------------
;This connects to the online help via Microsoft available from the Help
;and Support option on the Start Menu.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\helpsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------------------------
;Related to using the Microsoft Backup Utility. If you use it,
;you might want to set this to Manual, but otherwise disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SwPrv]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Performance Logs and Alerts Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------------
;It monitors your system performance. If the box and network stats interest you, set this to Manual.
;otherwise, disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Print Spooler Service (Disabled)
;--------------------------------
;Loads files to memory for later printing.
;You need this service if a printer is hooked up to your computer,
;locally or networked
;
;[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Spooler]
;"Start"=dword:00000004

;QoS RSVP Service (disabled)
;---------------------------
;Supposedly provides a form of load balancing that shifts
;bandwidth between applications where it's most needed.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RSVP]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Shell Hardware Detection Service (Disabled)
;-----------------------------------------
;testing shows that it's related to AutoPlay functionality such as digital cameras, CD ROM's
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ShellHWDetection]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;System Event Notification Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------------------
;Whether your system actually has need for this depends on what you have installed,
;but many applications have processes that are run through System Event Notification.
;Best to leave it on Automatic.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SENS]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Volume Shadow Copy Service (Disabled)
;-------------------------------------
;Related to using the Microsoft Backup Utility.Unless yoou use it,
;you Should have the same setting as MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VSS]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Universal Plug and Play Device Host Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------
;Provides support to host Universal Plug and Play devices.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;WMI Performance Adapter Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------
;Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf providers.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WmiApSrv]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;IPSEC Services Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------
;Primarily a host authentication device used with data transfer
;and encryption operations on a domain
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PolicyAgent]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Logical Disk Manager Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------------
;Essential to managing and updating  the hard drives.
;Works in conjunction with Disk Management plug-in in Microsoft Management Console.
;
;[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dmserver]
;"Start"=dword:00000004


;Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------
;Configures hard disk drives and volumes. The service only runs for configuration processes
;and then stops. Works in concert with Logical Disk Manager, but can be set to Manual
;and it will be started and stopped.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dmadmin]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service (Disabled)
;---------------------------------------
;If you want to have the XP CD burning capability, this will give you the power
;to. If you have a problem with burning CD's, check Auto Update for a patch
;and then set this service to Automatic.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ImapiService]
"Start"=dword:00000004


;Terminal Services Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------
;If you : allow 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.
;otherwise disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Protected Storage Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------
;Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys,
;to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.
;By 'sensitive data' they mean passwords, encryption data, etc.
;Closely tied into other 'features' like AutoComplete.
;Many will see this service as a most, and set it to automatic.
;I prefer to disable it
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtectedStorage]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Task Scheduler Service (Disabled)
;----------------------------------
;It's used in conjunction with programs that like to run on a schedule,
;such as virus scanners, backups, defrag utilities, etc. If you can remember
;every task that needs to be done without help, disable this service.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------------
;not to sure what it does
;on a fresh XP install, by default it was set to disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcLocator]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Uninterruptible Power Supply Service (Disabled)
;------------------------------------------------
;Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer.
;I have it to auto since I own a UPS
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UPS]
"Start"=dword:00000004

;Cryptographic Services Service (Disabled)
;-----------------------------------------
;Provides the annoying boxes that pop up telling you a driver you are about to install isn't
;digitally signed. If you disable this service you'll be flooded with uncertified driver notifications.
;I set this to Manual and if it's needed it starts. If you get errors or repeated calls for the service,
;set it to Automatic. A lot depends on how many unsigned drivers are on your system and of what type drivers.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CryptSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

In case u want to undo services changes this is how original XP SP2 services look like :

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

;-----------------------------------WinXP Pro Services----------------------------------
;---------------------------------------FULL BUFF---------------------------------------
;-------------- Disabled = 4 ---- Manual = 3 ----Automatic = 2 -------------------------

;Automatic Updates (Automatic)
;-----------------------------
;Enables the download and installation of Windows updates.
;If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the
;Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Fast User Switching Compatibility Service (Manual)
;----------------------------------------------------
;Supplies the 'Switch User' functionality associated with the logoff option.
;It's a nice touch if you really do have that many users that are constantly
;switching in and out of the same box.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Indexing Service (Manual)
;---------------------------
;Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers
;provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
;This service tends to run amok, indexing far more than necessary and starting without warning.
;For the benefit it provides, the resource usage is far from an equal tradeoff.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CiSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Service (Manual)
;----------------------------------------------------
;Makes it possible for a remote user with NetMeeting to access your computer.
;Unless you intend to use this service, disable it
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mnmsrvc]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Portable Media Serial Number Service (Manual)
;-----------------------------------------------
;Retrieves a serial number embedded into portable music players
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WmdmPmSp]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Service (Manual)
;------------------------------------------------------
;If you're a Remote Desktop user, keep this enabled. Otherwise disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RDSessMgr]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Remote Registry Service (Automatic)
;----------------------------------
;permits someone to edit your registery remotely
;You do not want that!
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Secondary Logon Service (Automatic)
;----------------------------------
;Enables starting processes under alternate credentials
;'Alternate Credentials' refer to the [Run As...] command which appears
;on the context menu, allowing a Limited User to run an executable as a higher level user.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\seclogon]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Security Center (Automatic)
;---------------------------
;Monitors system security settings and configurations.
;available only with SP2
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wscsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;System Restore Service (Automatic)
;----------------------------------
;Allows you to take a snapshot of your system and then roll it back to that particular point in time.
;If frequently install/uninstall, download files and/or have many users on your PC,
;I suggest you leave this service to automatic. It will come in handy
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\srservice]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Windows Time Service (Automatic)
;-------------------------------
;If you need to synchronize your clock to a time server,
;otherwise, disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Computer Browser Service (Automatic)
;-----------------------------------
;Straightforward as can be, it keeps track of your computers on the network.
;If you're on a LAN, set it to Automatic. For stand alone systems, Disable is the way to go.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Network Location Awareness (NLA) Service (Manual)
;---------------------------------------------------
;A part of the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) component.
;If ICS is disabled, change this to disabled.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Nla]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Server Service (Automatic)
;-------------------------
;Provides basic file and print services on the LAN.
;No LAN? You don't need this.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;SSDP Discovery Service (Manual)
;---------------------------------
;Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service (Automatic)
;-----------------------------------------
; Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LmHosts]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (Automatic)
;--------------------------------------------------------------
;Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion
;prevention services for a home or small office network.
;Available with SP2
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Automatic)
;-----------------------------------------------
;Auto configuration for wireless network devices.
;Unless you have wireless devices, disable the service.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WZCSVC]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Application Layer Gateway Service (Manual)
;------------------------------------------
;One of the bits and pieces you need if you connect to the internet
;using Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing or Internet Connection Firewall
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ALG]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Background Intelligent Transfer Service (Manual)
;--------------------------------------------------
;
;In theory this should be a useful service, especially since it can
;continue an interrupted download due to a logoff or shutdown situation.
;Unfortunately, it can also be prone to trouble when the resumption occurs.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Distributed Link Tracking Client Service (Automatic)
;----------------------------------------------------
;For those that are part of a domain and / or use NTFS it has some value in keeping links
;across machines up to date, especially in the case of databases updated via the network.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TrkWks]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Distributed Transaction Coordinator Service (Manual)
;------------------------------------------------------
;Closely related to Distributed Link Tracking Client discussed previously.
;Really serves no purpose for home user systems.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSDTC]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Error Reporting Service (Automatic)
;-----------------------------------
;This is responsible for the box that pops up wanting you to report an application
;error or system crash to Microsoft.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ERSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Help and Support Service (Automatic)
;------------------------------------
;This connects to the online help via Microsoft available from the Help
;and Support option on the Start Menu.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\helpsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Service (Manual)
;---------------------------------------------------
;Related to using the Microsoft Backup Utility. If you use it,
;you might want to set this to Manual, but otherwise disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SwPrv]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Performance Logs and Alerts Service (Manual)
;----------------------------------------------
;It monitors your system performance. If the box and network stats interest you, set this to Manual.
;otherwise, disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Print Spooler Service (Automatic)
;--------------------------------
;Loads files to memory for later printing.
;You need this service if a printer is hooked up to your computer,
;locally or networked
;
;[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Spooler]
;"Start"=dword:00000002

;QoS RSVP Service (Manual)
;---------------------------
;Supposedly provides a form of load balancing that shifts
;bandwidth between applications where it's most needed.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RSVP]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Shell Hardware Detection Service (Automatic)
;--------------------------------------------
;testing shows that it's related to AutoPlay functionality such as digital cameras, CD ROM's
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ShellHWDetection]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;System Event Notification Service (Automatic)
;---------------------------------------------
;Whether your system actually has need for this depends on what you have installed,
;but many applications have processes that are run through System Event Notification.
;Best to leave it on Automatic.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SENS]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Volume Shadow Copy Service (Manual)
;-------------------------------------
;Related to using the Microsoft Backup Utility.Unless yoou use it,
;you Should have the same setting as MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VSS]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Universal Plug and Play Device Host Service (Manual)
;------------------------------------------------------
;Provides support to host Universal Plug and Play devices.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;WMI Performance Adapter Service (Automatic)
;------------------------------------------
;Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf providers.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WmiApSrv]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;IPSEC Services Service (Automatic)
;---------------------------------
;Primarily a host authentication device used with data transfer
;and encryption operations on a domain
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PolicyAgent]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Logical Disk Manager Service (Automatic)
;----------------------------------------
;Essential to managing and updating  the hard drives.
;Works in conjunction with Disk Management plug-in in Microsoft Management Console.
;
;[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dmserver]
;"Start"=dword:00000002


;Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (Manual)
;------------------------------------------------------
;Configures hard disk drives and volumes. The service only runs for configuration processes
;and then stops. Works in concert with Logical Disk Manager, but can be set to Manual
;and it will be started and stopped.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dmadmin]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service (Manual)
;---------------------------------------
;If you want to have the XP CD burning capability, this will give you the power
;to. If you have a problem with burning CD's, check Auto Update for a patch
;and then set this service to Automatic.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ImapiService]
"Start"=dword:00000003


;Terminal Services Service (Automatic)
;------------------------------------
;If you : allow 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.
;otherwise disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Protected Storage Service (Automatic)
;------------------------------------
;Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys,
;to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.
;By 'sensitive data' they mean passwords, encryption data, etc.
;Closely tied into other 'features' like AutoComplete.
;Many will see this service as a most, and set it to automatic.
;I prefer to disable it
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtectedStorage]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Task Scheduler Service (Automatic)
;----------------------------------
;It's used in conjunction with programs that like to run on a schedule,
;such as virus scanners, backups, defrag utilities, etc. If you can remember
;every task that needs to be done without help, disable this service.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule]
"Start"=dword:00000002

;Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Service (Manual)
;------------------------------------------------------
;not to sure what it does
;on a fresh XP install, by default it was set to disable
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcLocator]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Uninterruptible Power Supply Service (Automatic)
;------------------------------------------------
;Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer.
;I have it to auto since I own a UPS
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UPS]
"Start"=dword:00000003

;Cryptographic Services Service (Automatic)
;-----------------------------------------
;Provides the annoying boxes that pop up telling you a driver you are about to install isn't
;digitally signed. If you disable this service you'll be flooded with uncertified driver notifications.
;I set this to Manual and if it's needed it starts. If you get errors or repeated calls for the service,
;set it to Automatic. A lot depends on how many unsigned drivers are on your system and of what type drivers.
;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CryptSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000002

Have fun :)

[Angelico_Payne]

Location for adobe reader 8 lite extreme

DIRECT http://www.jtow.net/~triess/files/AR8Lite_Extreme.exe

HOMEPAGE OF SHARK (Shark's file Repository) http://www.jtow.net/~triess/index.htm

MSFN FORUM THREAD : http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=88167

Enjoy :)

[MazX_Napalm]

Also for all system buiders and implementors ... there is AR8Lite_Extreme.exe version of Adobe reader 8, with all pre setup uped, u can find it on msfn forum. I dont know how legal is that but i will be making it into ap module later on so it is installed with other basics since its an essential.

Don't know why people are still using AAR since there is:

A sub 2Mb pdf reader

That doesn't actually need to be installed

That doesn't load 100,000 plugins at start up

That opens a pdf immediately, even the first time

That allows you to red line and annotate pdf's and allows you to save them

And costs nothing

And is totally legal

[colin449]

Don't know why people are still using AAR since there is:

A sub 2Mb pdf reader

That doesn't actually need to be installed

That doesn't load 100,000 plugins at start up

That opens a pdf immediately, even the first time

That allows you to red line and annotate pdf's and allows you to save them

And costs nothing

And is totally legal

Which one is that?

[MazX_Napalm]

My bad, I forgot to say Foxit.

[glutton4sw]

@MazX_Napalm in foxit reader, the save with annotation is for trial not free. quote from the foxit site:

Foxit Reader Pro Pack is not free. It unlocks functions to save annotation, save a PDF document as a text file, copy text from text viewer. Actually without Pro Pack, you are still able to annotate a PDF document and print it out. However when you save the annotated document, it will be stamped with an evaluation mark on the top-right corner of the annotated pages. If you purchase a Pro Pack add-on, then there will be no evaluation mark.

i'll stick with Adobe Reader.

theres a freeware program called Adobe Reader SpeedUp that will modify AR startup so not all plugins are loaded.

Adobe Reader SpeedUp

[MazX_Napalm]

Ok, it does stamp it.

As a pure reader, it beats the socks off AAR's bloatware.

AAR Setup

Download 20Mb file (5mins average?)

Or get it off a cover disc

Install 5 minutes?

Download AAR Speedup (seconds)

Install , I don't know, never used it.

Say 10 minutes to get it up and running. This excludes any updates.

Foxit Setup:

Download 1.7Mb file (about 1 min?)

Or get it off a cover disc

Install 1 minute?

Or if you downloaded the .zip (1.9Mb) use the 3.9Mb .exe and just run the app without installing anything on the computer

So maybe 3 minutes in total to get it all up and running.

To update, either use the built in auto update or just download the latest version which will be under 2Mb again. AAR7 updates ranged from 1.2 - 27Mb.

I'm not saying that you have to use AAR or Foxit. I'm just saying that Foxit is less of a pain in the butt, is more flexable and has some features that AAR doesn't. AAR does have some features that Foxit doesn't like Ctrl+Scroll Wheel for zooming.

[glutton4sw]

iv'e considered having a second pdf reader but find adobe reader runs quick enough, that on a pc thats quite old..450MHz celeron. adobe have a new pdf reader in development, url here:

http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/digitaleditions/

the interface takes a bit of getting used to. its not a replacement for adobe reader just a slimmer version.

[Angelico_Payne]

Acctualy adobe reader is much faster now, esppecialy extreme edition that has been "hacked".

Also it installs in under 10 seconds. beacuse it has been repackaged from original FEAD optimizer crap.

In version acrobat 7 i migrated to Foxit pdf reader, beacuse of speed of installation and opening od pdf.

Now adobe is as fast as foxit.. it is also free to use for pdf viewing (as far as i know).

And foxit had issues with printing documents and viewing some adobe created pdf files, and i allways used the latest.

Foxit is great pdf reader, and does not require real installation ( u can execute from any folder, even use switch to e.g. open file with a command promt line) but besides that and its small size, adobe is now superior, esspecially for end users, which i was reffering to. I use both, depending of a task.

glutton4sw thax for info :)

**offtopic. Is it better to buy P1 or P2 computer and do linux on it, or buy CISCO or some hardware firewall instead? It will be used as firewall/proxy/cacher

[aNILEator]

is this slowly turning into a may release?

[rsrcomp]

Does it matter if it does. After all, Microsoft has turned out some pretty crappy patches recently.

There are only a few patches anyway, so downloading is not a chore.

Blaze is working as hard as he can and I think the wait will be worthwhile.

I think he needs a few pints of beer to refresh the brain cells.

[MazX_Napalm]

Considering there were no patch tuesday in March, I think the guys were very clever to roll out the new backend while it was quiet.

[+theblazingangel MVC]

@MazX_Napalm, actually that was more of a coincidence :laugh:

[Angelico_Payne]

Coincidence is mother of necessity.

Anyway great timing.... do you maybe have a hunch if oil prices are going to rise? ;) :D

AP May full... here we come :)

U should get that ALMOST READY GIF reset :)

[aNILEator]

Does it matter if it does. After all, Microsoft has turned out some pretty crappy patches recently.

There are only a few patches anyway, so downloading is not a chore.

Blaze is working as hard as he can and I think the wait will be worthwhile.

I think he needs a few pints of beer to refresh the brain cells.

Nah I'm cool with t (as you could tell from some of my previous posts), i was just thinking about the guy's who've ordered CD's/DVD's and the countdown timer said almost ready and as i'd not seen any progress reports recently i was just inquiring :)