SERVICES.MSC using tips !!!

SERVICES.MSC (*Backup data first if you are not familiar with this*)
[Vista tips]
* Press start and R again and type "services.msc"; this is where we will be working. Now, you can get a comprehensive list of the services, functions, and recommendations here. In case you are unfamiliar with services.msc, simply right click any service and select properties. Change your startup type to indicate that which is suggested under safe or tweaked in the list, and hit apply. You can also use services.msc to start/stop remote desktop connections, windows defender, windows firewall, and other services any time you wish. If you are not sure what to do, just try manual... it will start by itself, just not when windows starts and only as needed (usually when you start a relevant executable). Avoid using the option to disable any services, except on things like Tablet PC Input (pen and touch services), unless your rig has a touch screen or pen screen w/handwriting recognition; like the HP Z series tablets or Microsoft Surface. There are several other worthless services like this, which are outlined in the list from Black Viper. Some services are unable to be configured, at least not by using services.msc; if you know what you are doing, and need the service off, then you are familiar with your registry; there are critical dependencies issues with most of those items, and that is why you can't touch them through here... so you don't brick your computer or corrupt DCOM. If you select to view the properties of a service, you can click on "dependencies" to see what other services the selected one depends on, and what other services depend on the one you selected. There are alternate ways to access services.msc, such as via "administrative tools", but the run line is the quickest.