[delboy2028]

Windows Vista 32bit Optimization Guide
(I have not tried on Vista 64bit, though i see no reason why it should cause problems, saying that, i will not be help responsible for any undesirable effect so try at your own risk on 64bit versions)

This guide will show you how to optimize Windows Vista 32.
By following the instructions below carefully you will notice a big increase in performance and notice a lot of RAM has been freed.

Before you start please create a Restore Point to be Safe.

If your computer is connected directly to the Internet and not connected to other computers in your house/office, follow this guide!

Step 1:- Hold down the windows key on your keyboard then press R.
Step 2:- In the Run box type or copy/paste SERVICES.MSC
Step 3:- Maximize the Services window and click Status twice to arrange running services

To prevent a service from starting up Right Click any service and click Properties then on the General tab click the Startup Type drop down box and select Either Disabled, Manual or Automatic then click apply.

Using the method above and the next guide below, Set the Services to my recomendation.

Set the Following to Manual if they are set to Automatic.
You only need to change services that show there Status as Started.

Application Experience
Application Information
Application Layer Gateway Service
Application Management
Block Level Backup Engine Service
CNG Key Isolation
COM+ System Application
Cryptographic Services
Extensible Authentication Protocol
Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN
Network Connections
Network List Service* (See Legend Below)
Network Location Awareness
Program Compatibility Assistant Service
Protected Storage
Remote Access Connection Manager
Secondary Logon
Server
SL UI Notification Service
Terminal Services
Terminal Services Configuration
Thread Ordering Server
TPM Base Services
Virtual Disk
Volume Shadow Copy
Windows Backup
Windows Color System
Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework
Windows Installer
Windows Media Center Service Launcher (Vista Ultimate Only)
Wired AutoConfig
WLAN AutoConfig
WMI Performance Adapter

Legend (For Above)

* = Disabling or Setting this service to Manual may make the Internet Icon in your Notification Area show you as not connected to the Internet. Ignore it your Internet still works fine!
You can remove the ican by Right clicking anywhere in the TaskBar, clicking properies then untick the icon network/Internet icon then apply.


Set the Following to Disabled if they are set to Manual or Automatic

Certificate Propagation
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager * (See Legend Below)
DFS Replication
Diagnostic Policy Service
Diagnostic Service Host
Diagnostic System Host
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Fax
Function Discovery Provider Host
Function Discovery Resource Publication
Health Key and Certificate Management
Human Interface Device Access
IKE and AuthIP Ipsec Keying Modules
Interactive Services Detection
Internet Connection Sharing
IP Helper
IPsec Policy Agent ~ (See Legend Below)
KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service
Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider
Netlogon
Network Access Protection Agent
Offline Files
Parental Controls (Obviously leave if you use to protect your kids)
Peer Networking Grouping
Peer Networking Identity Manager
Performance Logs & Alerts
PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator
PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
Portable Device Enumerator Service + (See Legend Below)
Print Spooler (Leave alone if you use a Printer)
Quality Windows Audio Video Experience
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager # (See Legend Below)
Remote Registry
Security Center > (See Legend Below)
Smart Card (Leave if You use a SC)
Smart Card Removal Policy (Leave if you use a SC)
SNMP Trap
SSDP Discovery
Tablet PC Input Service (Leave if you use a tablet)
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper } (See Legend Below)
Telephony (Leave if you use Dial-Up Internet)
Terminal Services UserMode Port Redirector
WebClient
Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar
Windows Defender @ (See Legend Below)
Windows Error Reporting Service
Windows Event Collector (Leave if needed, if not sure disable it)
Wndows FireWall (Disable if you have your own)
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Windows Media Center Service Launcher % (See Legend Below)
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0
Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)
Windows Search ^ (See Legend Below)
WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service

Legend for above

* = This controls the fancy bits in Windows Aero, leave alone if use Aero though this is a Very Hungry Service.

~ = Required if internet provider requires it, I do not believe that many do. Disable it and test network connectivity, if Internet fails Re-Start it.

+ = Manages removable storage devices to interface with WMP and image import. May be needed for MP3 players and Digital Cameras. This does not effect MP3 Players and Camera's connecting to Windows, only effects Synchronizing with WMPlayer.

# = Some internet providers may require it, but most do not. If your internet fails to work after disabling this, then set it back to Manual.

> = If you have your own Security Suite ie ESET, KASPERSKY,NORTON Etc. Etc. you are 100% safe Disabling this annoying service and freeing up a considerable amount of Resource.

} = Most likely you don't need this unless you know otherwise.

@ = If you have your own Anti-Virus/Security Suite installed you are 100% safe Disabling this Hungry Service. After Disabling you may get a pop up at Re-Boot saying it cannot be started, just open your Start-Up items via RUN - MSCONFIG - STARTUP and untick Windows Defender to stop the annoying message!

% = If you bought Ultimate for the media center parts, probably don't disable it. Seems to just launch media center software at startup.

^ = Windows Search is a greedy bitch. I dont see the point in this service cos im an organized person and know where my files are on my Computer, if you are un-organized and have to search for files on your computer then leave it alone, but you will regret it in the end.
This service uses a lot of Resources and Disabling alone does not stop it 100%.
See Windows Search guide below for how to get rid of it for good!


Windows Search Guide

After Disabling Windows Search go to My Computer and Right Click your Hard Drive then click properties.
Untick "Allow Indexing Service to index this disk for fast file searching" click apply and a box pops up, choose Apply changes to Subfolders and files and click ok.
Click Ignore all warnings if it pops up.
Then wait for Windows to get rid of all indexing crap. May take a few minutes.
Do this for all your Hard Drives if you do not need Windows Search!!


How To Speed Up Your SATA Hard Drive In Vista

If you have a SATA Diskdrive, you can enable Microsoft's write caching for drives.
Go to My Computer
Right click on the SATA drive and go to Properties
Navigate to the Policies tab
Check Enable Advanced Performance
Apply
Done, Restart.


HopeFully this Guide should make all you Un-Happy Vista users smile a little bit more!!!

Maybe this could become a Sticky!

If you come across any problems just PM me, i will help!

I will add more in the future

Please say thanks this took a long time!!!

[matt-m]

well explained but how do you know what version of vista you ? im not at my laptop at the min but will try it cheers delboy

[delboy2028]

most laptops come with windows 32 bit installed never have i seen one come with 64 bit installed yet

[matt-m]

i aint got a clue what my lap top has tbh not very computer minded so i aked the question thanks for the ansewer

[delboy2028]

if you right click the my computer icon and go to propertys it will tell you there