Controller XP

[MadGamer]

Originally Posted by MajorGeeks

Controller XP is a handy interface that allows you to control your Windows (NT/2000/XP) services. You can instantly see which ones are running and view detailed information about all the standard Windows services. In addition, the program provides information that lets you decide whether to enable or disable a service. It prevents you from accidentally disabling critical operating system services and suggest whether to disable a service or not based on the use of your computer (e.g. Default, Gaming, Internet Gateway etc.)

I think it'll be easier to use than services.msc

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4313.html

[nffc]

On the other hand, I don't find services.msc hard to use...

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by nffc

On the other hand, I don't find services.msc hard to use...

Nor me and to be honest I would have expected to have heard of this tool by now since it's a year old at least. Will have a peak at it to see what it does I think before I cast judgement on it lol

[eric@]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

I think it'll be easier to use than services.msc

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4313.html

I have just had a quick look at this program and find it no easier to use than services.msc.

In fact I find services.msc easier to use, however, that may just be through familiarity and is neither here nor there.

However, I would like to add the following observations about the program to those that may find it easier to use and decide to install it.

I would warn anyone following its recommended configuration concerning a safe system not to be lulled into thinking they have created a safe environment.

Many services if left running create easy access to your computer for hackers to exploit.

Anyone interested in playing around with †œservicesÃÂà ‚¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚¬Ã‚ƚÂÂ� could do worse than start by looking at http://www.governmentsecurity.org/fo...showtopic=1480

Some may be surprised at the amount of system resources that can be saved by disabling potentially dangerous services and others that are simply not needed.

Other than that Wayne, it is an alternative to using the built in services.msc utility that some indeed may find easier to use, thanks for bringing it to our attention.

EDIT
If anyone bothers to look at the above link, somewhere in there the guy states "When you restart your machine if that service has started then it is probably required by one of your components or software products."
He may equally have added the warning "Or started by some evil hacker who has already installed something nasty on your machine! Beware!
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[Paul K]

I must admit I don't like it. It's no better than the built in service controller but it is easier to use to a point.I found that it's not so good with services that are not built into XP, it can't even identify some properly so can't give information on them.
Personally if you want to stop services I would sugest spending time looking into what they are using search engines and if you aren't sure don't disable them or you could end up in real trouble with your PC.
As above DO NOT mess with services without checking that you know what you are doing.

[Halcyon]

There are a good few sites on the net that explain most services that run in the background and I find that the built in Windows services tool is quite adequate.

[Gareth]

What's wrong with services.msc? I've always found it easy to use personally