what is a good website that would tell me what processes i can turn off or which i have to leave on? thank you

The best 'tweaking processes' guide to be found on the 'net, I believe, is on BackViper's website:


http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

http://www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm

If you make the changes for his suggestion of a 'Safe' configuration, you'll end up with a leaner, meaner Windows install. But give it a good read through first, and use Google to track down more info about bits 'n' pieces you don't follow. If you disable a service that's required for some computing task you actually want to USE, then you can always re-enable it afterwards :D

Doing your 'homework' in preparation is essential before you go diving in!

Have fun :D

thank you very much

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