Introduction
To continue my fine tradition of optimizing MS's latest OS, I have here my findings to date.Before adjusting your service settings, ensure that your system has already installed all updates by "checking now" for any available updates via Windows Update. At this time, it is best for you to ensure that all services are set to the default values before updating your system. Windows Vista SP2 Default Service Registry Patches are online as well as Windows Vista Retail Default Service Registry Patches and Windows Vista SP1 Default Service Registry Patches.
Breakdown of all changes to date: Vista Information Changelog.
"Optional" services installed with Add/Remove Windows Components as well as Windows Live Essentials are included.
I cannot possibly test all configurations extensively (meaning, each persons specific computer needs), but what I can offer is what "works for me" and the obstacles I have came across so you do not have to discover them on your own. If information on this page needs a revision or expanded, please check out the forums.
An * (asterisk) indicates changes from the default.
Two ** (asterisks) indicates changes from Service Pack 1 to Service Pack 2.
Three *** (asterisks) indicates optional services installed with Windows Live Essentials.
Notes for a Happier Computer and User
- Do not use "msconfig" to disable services, type "services.msc" in the Run box instead!
- Before disabling any service, check out the service information about each by selecting the service name links provided.
- If you do not wish to select/change each service by hand, I offer up Service Registry files to adjust them with only a few clicks. Currently, "Default" and "Safe" are available.
- If you wish to create a custom registry file, you can use my Custom Services Registry File Tool.
- Service settings are global, meaning changes apply to all users.
- All of these services are "Standard" with Windows Vista SP2 as well as "Optional" services installed with Add/Remove Windows Components and Windows Live Essentials. If you discover a service that is not listed here, another application, driver or program installed them. A few of the more common ones are listed here.
- Still unsure? Put your setting to the listing under "Safe."
- After adjusting your service settings, reboot your computer.
- Before posting your question on the forums, see if your question has been addressed in the FAQ!
- Viewing Instructions: If the information is hard to read, please check out your viewing options.
Table Header Information
- The columns are sortable. Select the column header to sort by that field.
- DEFAULT ~ What Bill G. thinks should be running on Windows Vista.
- "Safe" Configuration ~ This is the configuration that 95% of the people will be able to use with little or no side effects. It will also minimizes the amount of "errors" that is reported in the Event Viewer. This does not guarantee it will work for you, but if adjusting your services scares you, this configuration would be a good starting point.
- 17 service settings have been changed from the default annotated by an (*) asterisk.
- "Tweaked" ~ This is the configuration that I have developed to reduce the "Safe" services started, but maintain system security. This does not guarantee it will work for you.
- 52 service settings have been changed from the default annotated by an (*) asterisk.
- This configuration is a system that is still able to perform many LAN networking functions, such as file and print sharing and uses wireless networking (laptop) plus leaves several security related "features" like the Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and Windows Update active.
- This configuration is not for a Windows Media Center PC. In this case, use "Safe".
- "Bare-bones" ~ WARNING!! ~ This configuration disables many built in features of Windows Vista as well as several security features.
- 76 service settings have been changed from the default annotated by an (*) asterisk.
- This configuration is not for a system that is directly connected to the internet as Windows Defender and Windows Firewall are disabled.
- This configuration is not for a laptop system as wireless networking (as well as Defender and Firewall) are disabled and will not be able to counter attacks while roaming on some random wireless connection outside of the home.
- This configuration is not for a system that internal network attacks are an issue. For example: Multiple PC's with multiple family members and inexperienced users. For this situation, I highly recommend "Safe" to ensure network security and Windows Update compatibility.
- This is not for a system that provides networked resources, such as printers, Media Center, and WMP library to other LAN connected computers.
- Use this configuration at your own risk. It is only provided here as a reference for me to adjust my system setting. If you tweak your Vista OS, use "Safe."
Configuration Information
- Automatic ~ With a service in this state, it will start at boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also automatically stop when not needed. If you find you do not need a service, place it into Manual or Disabled.
- Automatic (Delayed Start) ~ With a service in this state, it will start just after boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also automatically stop when not needed. If you find you do not need a service, place it into Manual or Disabled.
- Manual ~ Manual mode allows Windows to start a service when needed. However, very few services will start up when required in Manual mode. If you find you need a service, place it into Automatic.
- Disabled ~ This setting will stop a service from starting, even if needed. Errors in the Event Viewer will show up complaining of that fact. Some services, while Disabled, will constantly complain. However, this situation is taken care of if placed in Manual. The service descriptions identifies those that should be in Manual vice Disabled.
- "Started" ~ A service that either set to Manual or Automatic that is running by default at or shortly after boot time.
- "Not Started" ~ A service set into Automatic that is not running by default at or shortly after boot time.
Service Dependency Abbreviation Information
- HB ~ Windows Vista Home Basic
- HP ~ Windows Vista Home Premium
- B ~ Windows Vista Business
- U ~ Windows Vista Ultimate
- E ~ Windows Vista Enterprise
Black Viper's Windows Vista SP2 Service Configurations
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- DEFAULT Home Basic
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- "Safe"
- "Tweaked"
- "Bare-bones"
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveX Installer (AxInstSV) | AxInstSV | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Application Experience | AeLookupSvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Application Host Helper Service | AppHostSvc | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Application Information | Appinfo | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Application Layer Gateway Service | ALG | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Application Management | AppMgmt | Not Available | Not Available | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| ASP.NET State Service | aspnet_state | Not Available | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Background Intelligent Transfer Service | BITS | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) |
| Base Filtering Engine | BFE | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Block Level Backup Engine Service | wbengine | Not Available | Not Available | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Certificate Propagation | CertPropSvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Client for NFS | NfsClnt | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| CNG Key Isolation | KeyIso | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| COM+ Event System | EventSystem | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| COM+ System Application | COMSysApp | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Computer Browser | Browser | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Cryptographic Services | CryptSvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| DCOM Server Process Launcher | DcomLaunch | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Desktop Window Manager Session Manager | UxSms | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| DFS Replication | DFSR | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Uninstalled * | Uninstalled * |
| DHCP Client | Dhcp | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Diagnostic Policy Service | DPS | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Diagnostic Service Host | WdiServiceHost | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Diagnostic System Host | WdiSystemHost | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Distributed Link Tracking Client | TrkWks | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Distributed Transaction Coordinator | MSDTC | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| DNS Client | Dnscache | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Extensible Authentication Protocol | EapHost | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Fax | Fax | Not Available | Not Available | Manual | Manual | Not Installed (Manual) | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| FTP Publishing Service | MSFTPSVC | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Function Discovery Provider Host | fdPHost | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Function Discovery Resource Publication | FDResPub | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Group Policy Client | gpsvc | Automatic (Started) ** | Automatic (Started) ** | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Health Key and Certificate Management | hkmsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Human Interface Device Access | hidserv | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| IIS Admin Service | IISADMIN | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules | IKEEXT | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Indexing Service | CISVC | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Interactive Services Detection | UI0Detect | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) | SharedAccess | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| IP Helper | iphlpsvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| IPsec Policy Agent | PolicyAgent | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator | KtmRM | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Disabled * |
| Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper | lltdsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Message Queuing | MSMQ | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Message Queuing Triggers | MSMQTriggers | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727 | clr_optimization_v2.0.50727 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service | MSiSCSI | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider | swprv | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Multimedia Class Scheduler | MMCSS | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Net.Msmq Listener Adapter | NetMsmqActivator | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Net.Pipe Listener Adapter | NetPipeActivator | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Net.Tcp Listener Adapter | NetTcpActivator | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service | NetTcpPortSharing | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Netlogon | Netlogon | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Network Access Protection Agent | napagent | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Network Connections | Netman | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Network List Service | netprofm | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Network Location Awareness | NlaSvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Network Store Interface Service | nsi | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Offline Files | CscService | Not Available | Not Available | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Parental Controls | WPCSvc | Manual | Manual | Not Installed | Manual | Not Available | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Peer Name Resolution Protocol | PNRPsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Peer Networking Grouping | p2psvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Peer Networking Identity Manager | p2pimsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Performance Logs & Alerts | pla | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Plug and Play | PlugPlay | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator | IPBusEnum | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| PNRP Machine Name Publication Service | PNRPAutoReg | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Portable Device Enumerator Service | WPDBusEnum | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Print Spooler | Spooler | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support | wercplsupport | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Program Compatibility Assistant Service | PcaSvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Protected Storage | ProtectedStorage | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Quality Windows Audio Video Experience | QWAVE | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| ReadyBoost | EMDMgmt | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Remote Access Auto Connection Manager | RasAuto | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Remote Access Connection Manager | RasMan | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Remote Procedure Call (RPC) | RpcSs | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator | RpcLocator | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Remote Registry | RemoteRegistry | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Removable Storage | NtmsSvc | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| RIP Listener | iprip | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Routing and Remote Access | RemoteAccess | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| SeaPort *** | SeaPort | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Secondary Logon | seclogon | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service | SstpSvc | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Security Accounts Manager | SamSs | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Security Center | wscsvc | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Disabled * |
| Server | LanmanServer | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Shell Hardware Detection | ShellHWDetection | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Simple TCP/IP Services | simptcp | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| SL UI Notification Service | SLUINotify | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Smart Card | SCardSvr | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Smart Card Removal Policy | SCPolicySvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| SNMP Service | SNMP | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| SNMP Trap | SNMPTRAP | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Software Licensing | slsvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| SSDP Discovery | SSDPSRV | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Superfetch | SysMain | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| System Event Notification Service | SENS | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Tablet PC Input Service | TabletInputService | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Task Scheduler | Schedule | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper | lmhosts | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| TCP/IP Print Server | LPDSVC | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Telephony | TapiSrv | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Telnet | TlntSvr | Not Installed (Disabled) | Not Installed (Disabled) | Not Installed (Disabled) | Not Installed (Disabled) | Not Installed (Disabled) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Terminal Services | TermService | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Terminal Services Configuration | SessionEnv | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Terminal Services UserMode Port Redirector | UmRdpService | Not Available | Not Available | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Themes | Themes | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Thread Ordering Server | THREADORDER | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| TPM Base Services | TBS | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Manual * | Manual * | Manual * |
| UPnP Device Host | upnphost | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| User Profile Service | ProfSvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Virtual Disk | vds | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Volume Shadow Copy | VSS | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Web Management Service | WMSvc | Not Available | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| WebClient | WebClient | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Audio | AudioSrv | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Windows Audio Endpoint Builder | AudioEndpointBuilder | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Windows Backup | SDRSVC | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Windows CardSpace | idsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Color System | WcsPlugInService | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar | wcncsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Defender | WinDefend | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework | wudfsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Windows Error Reporting Service | WerSvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Event Collector | Wecsvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Windows Event Log | Eventlog | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Windows Firewall | MpsSvc | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Disabled * |
| Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) | stisvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Installer | msiserver | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Windows Live Family Safety *** | fsssvc | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Windows Management Instrumentation | Winmgmt | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Windows Media Center Extender Service | Mcx2Svc | Not Available | Disabled | Not Available | Disabled | Not Available | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Windows Media Center Receiver Service | ehRecvr | Not Available | Manual | Not Available | Manual | Not Available | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Media Center Scheduler Service | ehSched | Not Available | Manual | Not Available | Manual | Not Available | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Media Center Service Launcher | ehstart | Not Available | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Not Available | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Not Available | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service | WMPNetworkSvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Modules Installer | TrustedInstaller | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0 | FontCache3.0.0.0 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| Windows Process Activation Service | WAS | Not Installed (Manual, Started) | Not Installed (Manual, Started) | Not Installed (Manual, Started) | Not Installed (Manual, Started) | Not Installed (Manual, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| Windows Remote Management (WS-Management) | WinRM | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Display Name | Service Name (Registry) | DEFAULT Home Basic | DEFAULT Home Premium | DEFAULT Business | DEFAULT Ultimate | DEFAULT Enterprise | "Safe" | "Tweaked" | "Bare-bones" |
| Windows Search | Wsearch | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Windows Time | W32Time | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Windows Update | wuauserv | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) | Automatic (Delayed Start) |
| WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service | WinHttpAutoProxySvc | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Manual (Started) ** | Disabled * | Disabled * | Disabled * |
| Wired AutoConfig | dot3svc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| WLAN AutoConfig | Wlansvc | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Disabled * |
| WMI Performance Adapter | wmiApSrv | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Workstation | LanmanWorkstation | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| World Wide Web Publishing Service | W3SVC | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
An * (asterisk) indicates changes from the default.
Two ** (asterisks) indicates changes from Service Pack 1 to Service Pack 2.
Three *** (asterisks) indicates optional services installed with Windows Live Essentials.