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Service
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Recommended setting
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Tuner setting
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Description
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Default settings |
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Storage folder
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Enables remote access to the storage folder.
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Manual |
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Registration service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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The logon service is only required in a network domain.
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Manual |
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Application management
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for installation services: If you have problems with the (de)installation of applications, we recommend activating the service.
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Automatic |
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Workstation service
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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A connection to remote servers is no longer established: Problematic with network and Internet connections; if you need these, we do not recommend deactivating the service.
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Automatic |
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ASP.NET State Service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Only required in ASP.NET development environments.
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Manual |
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Automatic updates
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Windows updates can no longer be installed without this service.
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Automatic |
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COM+ event system
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Manual
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Manual
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Distribution of system event notifications. This service should not be deactivated, as otherwise the system functionality may be impaired.
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Automatic |
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COM+ system application
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Manual
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Deactivated
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COM-Komponenten sind nicht mehr lauffähig. Sollten Probleme mit Windows auftreten, empfehlen wir diesen Dienst auf „Manuell“ zu belassen.
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Manual |
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Computer browser
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Enables access to network computers (shares, printers, etc.)
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Automatic |
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DCOM server process start
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Enables DCOM services to be started (see above).
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Manual |
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Designs
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Manual
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Deactivated
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When deactivated, Windows XP only uses the classic Windows 2000 design.
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Automatic |
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DHCP Client
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Manual
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Deactivated
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IP addresses and names are no longer sent to Calculator assigned in the network: DSL connections, network connections (with dynamic IP) and Internet connection sharing no longer work after deactivation.
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Automatic |
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Service for serial numbers of portable media
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Das Übertragen von geschützten Mediendateien (z.B. Gekauften WMA’s) an Geräte könnte nach Deaktivierung nicht mehr funktionieren.
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Automatic |
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DNS client
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Stores DNS names in a cache. If it is deactivated, XP simply retrieves these names again (from the network or Internet), which is why the service is not necessarily needed.
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Automatic |
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Distributed Transaction Coordinator
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Dieser Dienst ist verknüpft mit „Überwachung verteilter Verknüpfung“ (siehe unten)
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Manual |
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Print queue
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Lädt Daten zum späteren Druck in den Speicher. Haben Sie Probleme beim Drucken, sollten Sie wieder auf „Manuell“ oder gar „Automatisch“ zurückgehen.
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Automatic |
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Event log
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Automatic
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Automatic
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Monitors events from user logon to logoff and helps solve problems. Cannot be stopped.
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Automatic |
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Error reporting
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Sends a report to Microsoft after crashes or errors. Can be deactivated with a clear conscience.
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Automatic |
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Gateway service at application level
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Manual
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Deactivated
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The firewall and Internet connection sharing interface can be used and extended by third-party manufacturers. If, for example, firewalls no longer work, we recommend activating them.
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Manual |
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Protected memory
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Saves passwords or encrypted data temporarily so that they do not have to be typed in each time they are prompted.
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Automatic |
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HID Input Service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for hotkeys on keyboards/mice or remote controls.
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Automatic |
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Help & Support
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Verbindet Sie mit der „Hilfe & Support“ Seite im Startmenü. Kann deaktiviert werden.
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Automatic |
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HTTP-SSL
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for secure SSL (Secure Socket Layer) sites such as home banking or secure shopping sites.
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Manual |
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IMAPI CD burning COM services
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Bietet Unterstützung für das Schreiben von Daten auf CD. Sollten Brennprogramme Ihren Dienst verweigern, empfehlen wir die Aktivierung des Dienstes bzw. das Setzen auf „Automatisch“.
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Manual |
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Index service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Indexes data for faster searches and saves these indexes in the RAM. As the index service sometimes consumes large amounts of RAM, we recommend deactivating it on weaker systems (less than 512 MB RAM).
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Manual |
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Intelligent background transmission service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Is used for certain web applications (the most prominent example is Windows Update).
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Manual |
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IPSEC services
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Secure transmission of IP packets. If you experience problems with data transmission, we recommend activating it.
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Manual |
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Compatibility for fast user switching
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Bietet Unterstützung für schnelle Benutzerumschaltung (Unter „Start/Abmelden“). Auf Einzelbenutzersystemen kann dies deaktiviert werden.
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Manual |
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Configuration-free wireless connection
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for wireless networks (WLAN).
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Automatic |
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Cryptography service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Treiber oder Programme mit digitaler Signatur (z.B. Service Pack 2, DirectX etc.) können nicht mehr installiert werden. Sollten Sie trotz manueller Einstellung Fehlermeldungen erhalten, hilft nur noch das Setzen auf „Automatisch“.
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Automatic |
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Performance data logs and warnings
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Creates a log for various performance data. Can be deactivated.
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Manual |
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MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Only required if you are actively using Microsoft's backup program in Windows XP Professional.
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Manual |
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Intelligence service
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Deactivated
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Deactivated
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Allows you to send and receive messages via a network. As advertising messages are often sent via the Internet, we recommend deactivating this option.
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Deactivated |
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NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Only required in conjunction with NetMeeting and remote desktop use.
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Manual |
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Network DDE service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Überträgt Daten der Ablagemappe an Netzwerkrechner (siehe „Ablagemappe“). Kann deaktiviert werden.
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Manuel |
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Network DDE server service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Manual |
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Network connections
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Without this service, you can no longer access the Internet or network.
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Automatic |
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Network supply service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Controls the login to a domain network. Administrators of conventional networks can safely deactivate this service.
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Manual |
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NLA (Network Location Awareness)
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Mandatory for Internet connection sharing.
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Manual |
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NT-LM security service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for various network services such as Telnet.
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Manual |
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Office Setup Source
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Helps Office to repair components. Can be deactivated.
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Manual |
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Plug & Play
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Driver detection when connecting a device to the running system. Should be activated for the sake of simplicity when installing devices.
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Automatic |
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QoS-RSVP
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Allows applications to reserve a certain amount of Internet or network bandwidth for themselves. As these applications hardly exist, you can deactivate it with peace of mind.
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Manual |
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RAS connection management
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Required for correct network functionality.
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Automatic |
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Remote procedure call (RPC)
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Automatic
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Automatic
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Deactivation often leads to problems when starting the system, as many services are dependent on it.
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Automatic |
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Remoteregistry
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Allows remote users to edit their registry. If you do not use this feature, you can deactivate this service.
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Manuel |
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Routing and RAS
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Deactivated
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Deactivated
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Bidder routing services. If you do not use this, you can deactivate the service.
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Deactivated |
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RPC Locator
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Manual
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Manual
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Sub-service of RPC (see above).
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Manual |
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Secondary registration
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Allows programs to be executed under a different user account (e.g. with higher privileges).
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Automatic |
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Server
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Enables the sharing of files or devices via the network.
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Automatic |
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Shell hardware detection
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Controls the autostart functionality of data carriers (e.g. CDs/DVDs or digital cameras).
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Automatic |
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Security Center
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Service behind the Security Center and various security warnings (e.g. when the firewall is deactivated).
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Automatic |
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Security account management
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Dieser Dienst bietet die Funktionalität von „Sekundäre Anmeldung“ und „Geschützter Speicher“.
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Automatic |
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Session manager for remote desktop help
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for remote desktop sessions.
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Manual |
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Smartcard
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Necessary if you dial into the company network via SmartCard.
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Manual |
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SSDP search service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for currently not widespread UPnP devices. Can be disabled and poses a security risk.
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Manual |
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System event notification
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Automatic
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Manual
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Many applications use this service and can no longer be used after deactivation.
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Automatic |
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System recovery service
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Manual
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Deactivated
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If you do not use System Restore, you can deactivate this service.
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Automatic |
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Task planner
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Automatic planning of (for example) maintenance services such as defragmentation or backups.
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Automatic |
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TCP/IP-NetBIOS utility program
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Manual
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Deactivated
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A relic from the old network days. Hardly needed nowadays.
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Automatic |
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Telephony
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Is required for dial-up via modem/ISDN and in some cases also for DSL.
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Manual |
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Telnet
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Manual
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Deactivated
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A security hole that attackers can exploit. If you do not use Telnet, we recommend deactivating it.
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Manual |
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Terminal services
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Manual
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Deactivated
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If you use terminal services, this service is important. We recommend deactivating it for normal users.
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Manual |
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Monitoring of distributed links
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Überwacht Verknüpfungen auf NTFS-Datenträgern im Netzwerk oder auf dem eigenen Rechner. Selbst auf Einzelplatzrechnern (mit NTFS-Dateisystem) empfehlen wir, diesen Dienst auf „Manuell“ zu setzen. Nutzen Sie die „Deaktiviert“-Einstellungen, wenn keine Probleme auftreten.
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Automatic |
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Universal Plug & Play device host
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for UPnP devices (see SSDP search service). Can be deactivated.
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Manual |
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Uninterruptible power supply
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Do you use a UPS device to prevent data loss due to power failure? If so, this service is required.
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Manual |
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Management of logical data carriers
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Used for partitioning and managing hard disks.
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Automatic |
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Management service for the management of logical data carriers
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Manual
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Deactivated
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(siehe „Verwaltung logischer Datenträger“). Kann aber, falls Sie ihn nutzen, auch auf „Manuell“ stehen, da dieser sich im Vergleich zum eigentlichen Dienst bei Notwendigkeit selbst starten kann.
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Manual |
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Volume shadow copy
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Only required if you use Microsoft's backup program.
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Manual |
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Warning service
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Deactivated
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Deactivated
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(see news service).
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Deactivated |
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Web client
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Manual
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Deactivated
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According to Microsoft's description, this is important for Internet programs. On our test computers and for many users, deactivation does not lead to any restrictions for WWW, FTP, file sharing etc.
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Manual |
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Removable disk
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Necessary for data carriers such as ZIP or tape drives.
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Manual |
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Windows Audio
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Automatic
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Deactivated
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Support for your sound card.
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Automatic |
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Windows Installer
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Is required for Windows Installer based setup applications.
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Manual |
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Windows image capture
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for scanners, webcams or digital cameras.
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Manuel |
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Windows Firewall/shared use of the Internet connection
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Manual
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Deactivated
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If your computer does not connect to the Internet/network, you can deactivate this service.
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Automatic |
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Windows Management Instrumentation
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Automatic
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Automatic
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One of the most important services of the computer. Provides access to various data and functions of the computer.
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Automatic |
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Windows timer
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Support for clock synchronization.
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Automatic |
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WMI power adapter
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Manual
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Deactivated
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Only useful for system administrators with WMI monitoring tools.
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Manual |
