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Old 04-17-2006, 02:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I am running windows XP Pro.

In the system configuration utility, under "services". I have about 100 programs running. Which ones are needed and which ones can I disable for better performance.
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are there any other suggestions as to what useless programs that are running inthe background that can be turned off?
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