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Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2023-07-19, 101361🔥, 6💬

💬 2022-10-01 Helen: This really helped me a lot. Thanks!

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WLKeeper.exe - Service - WLANKEEPER
Can I disable Windows service "WLANKEEPER" to speedup my computer? Windows service "WLANKEEPER" - Provides Profile Switching Service for SSO Feature Set Execution command: C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\WLKee per.exeThis service is related to your wireless connection. So you should leave it run... 2016-07-04, 25939🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-12-03 FYIcenter.com: Fully agree with, Mike. Disable the service. If everything is working fine, keep it disabled. If something is wrong, enable it a...

💬 2008-12-02 Mike: Why are so-called technical people scared of turning services off. If you don't need it - turn it off (reduce risks) If you are ...

clipsrv.exe - Service - ClipBook
Can I disable Windows service "ClipBook" to speedup my computer? Windows service "ClipBook" - Enables ClipBook Viewer to store information and share it with remote computers. If the service is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to share information with remote computers. If this service is di... 2016-07-04, 13727🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-10-12 FYIcenter.com: That's a nice and long clarification on computer security. Thanks!

💬 2008-10-07 _tech_guru_papa_: Good Day This post opens set of articles devoted to computer security. At first, I would like to give some basic definitions for...

"Peer Networking Grouping - p2psvc.dll" Service on Windows 7
What is "Peer Networking Grouping" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Peer Networking Grouping" service related to p2psvc.dll? "Peer Networking Grouping" is a Windows 7 service that "Enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If disabled, some applications, such as HomeGro... 2016-07-02, 11554🔥, 0💬

svchost.exe - Service - Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Can I disable Windows service "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" to speedup my computer? Windows service "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" - Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services. Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss This is a very important base service for man... 2016-06-30, 23328🔥, 2💬

💬 2016-06-30 FYIcenter.com: Hi Caesar, What version of Windows are you running? Go to service manager and stop the RPC service and see what happens.

💬 2016-06-29 Caesar: Why does it run with so much of my CPU? It is taking upwards of 40% +! That is crazy!! Is there anything I can do to make it use...

Starting and Stopping Windows XP Services
How to start and stop a Windows XP service? If you want to start or stop a Windows service, you can follow this tutorial. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools. 2. Double click "Services". Services Management Console window shows up. 3. Select the service that you want to stop, for e... 2016-06-30, 21452🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-08-15 FYIcenter.com: @StreetBoy. Thanks for the comment.

💬 2008-08-12 StreetBoy: Another easy way to open the 'Services' console is just to right-click 'My Computer' and then click 'Manage'. In the window that...

Disable GoogleUpdaterService.exe - Google Updater Service
Can I disable Windows service "Google Updater Service" to speedup my computer? GoogleUpdaterService.exe is binary file of the "Google Updater Service" program, which connects to Google Internet servers to automatically download and update Google's programs on your Windows system. Execution command: ... 2016-06-30, 45969🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-05-15 FYIcenter.com: @R. Morris, Uninstall Google Toolbar. It's not that much useful.

💬 2008-05-06 R. Morris: Getting a little too familiar in my opinion, no notice or warning even.. It then connects to Google's servers to "enhance" your ...

"Net.Msmq Listener Adapter - SMSvcHost.exe" Service on Windows 7
What is "Net.Msmq Listener Adapter" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Net.Msmq Listener Adapter" service related to SMSvcHost.exe? "Net.Msmq Listener Adapter" is a Windows 7 service that "Receives activation requests over the net.msmq and msmq.formatname protocols and passes them to the Wind... 2016-05-24, 33808🔥, 2💬

💬 2016-05-24 Remi: the answer is of the type Q: what is an apple? A: it is a thing u can bite in and grows outside. So Answer is true; but it does ...

💬 2015-10-01 JMM: What are the consequences of disabling this service? Thanks.

can i uninstall windows 10 and get windows 7 back without paying for it
i upgraded to the free windows 10 from windows 7 and i absolutely hate windows 10. nothing is compatible with it and it just really is a waste of time.... Can i uninstall windows 10 somehow and reinstall windows 7 and if so is it free??? 2016-03-21, 3080🔥, 2💬

💬 2016-03-21 anonymous: See the information on the following Microsoft link, which explains all your optionsthe microsoft webpage, go to support, then u...

💬 2016-03-21 anonymous: Unfortunately, they neglect to tell you that you have 30 days to uninstall and revert to your previous OS, as all your data is s...

Lighting spike
I'm getting a lighting spike on my monitor, in task manager its showing in the service host: Dcom server, aany ideas? 2016-03-11, 3784🔥, 0💬

Changing Configuration and Disabling Windows XP Services
How to stop a Windows XP service getting started automatically at system startup time, or disabling a Windows XP service? A Windows service is configured with one of the following 3 startup types: Automatic - This service will be started automatically at Windows system startup time. Manual - This se... 2015-12-03, 40680🔥, 1💬

💬 2015-12-03 Jocelyn: I can understand the need to test new ideas and to let popele opt into the beta program with the risk of some bugs being found.M...

"Windows Biometric Service - WbioSrvc.dll" Service on Windows XP
What is "Windows Biometric Service" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "Windows Biometric Service" service related to WbioSrvc.dll? "Windows Biometric Service" is a Windows XP service that "The Windows biometric service gives client applications the ability to capture, compare, manipulate, an... 2015-11-21, 15160🔥, 1💬

💬 2015-11-21 Rich: what is wbioserv why is it in my computer who put it there

Screen saver or background slide show
Is there anyway I get the file location option that is used in windows XP screen saver or slide show back and install it in Win-Vista, Win-7 or Win-10??? I have over 39,000 pictures in my computer and when I see a good picture that screen saver or background slide show is playing and I don't recogni... 2015-09-29, 2101🔥, 0💬

"Net.Pipe Listener Adapter - SMSvcHost.exe" Service on Windows 7
What is "Net.Pipe Listener Adapter" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Net.Pipe Listener Adapter" service related to SMSvcHost.exe? "Net.Pipe Listener Adapter" is a Windows 7 service that "Receives activation requests over the net.pipe protocol and passes them to the Windows Process Activatio... 2015-08-28, 44446🔥, 1💬

💬 2015-08-28 trevor: Is this part of what regularly locks my computer for several minutes at a time and does not tell me what it is doing? What is it...

"Protexis Licensing V2 - PsiService_2.exe" Service on Windows 7
What is "Protexis Licensing V2" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Protexis Licensing V2" service related to PsiService_2.exe? "Protexis Licensing V2" is a Windows 7 service that "This service provides Protexis licensing functionality." "Protexis Licensing V2" service is provided by PsiServic... 2014-06-25, 57216🔥, 1💬

💬 2014-06-25 MTScincy: PSI_SVC_2 is necessary for running Corel products such as Video Studio, Vidio Studio Pro, etc. You can disable the service when ...

es.dll
my windows 7 has es.dll version 2001.12.8530.16385 393.5kb 7/13/2009 6:00pm. is this valid? 2014-03-05, 2807🔥, 0💬

NetSvc.exe - Service - Intel NCS NetService
Can I disable Windows service "Intel NCS NetService" to speedup my computer? Windows service "Intel NCS NetService" - Supports Intel(R) PROSet for Wired Connections Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\System32\NetSvc.exe This service seems to be important. So you should leave it running in "Manual" mode. 2013-12-10, 24564🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-12-10 Steve B: Set 'manual' over a year ago & I've never found it started so I removed it. My Intel NIC is still working just fine.

bios settings Windows 7 Home Premium
Could anyone tell me how the Bios settings should be? and why I cant change the drive order> Thanks 2013-12-02, 4481🔥, 0💬

"IP Helper - iphlpsvc.dll" Service on Windows XP
What is "IP Helper" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "IP Helper" service related to iphlpsvc.dll? "IP Helper" is a Windows XP service that "Provides tunnel connectivity using IPv6 transition technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Port Proxy, and Teredo), and IP-HTTPS. If this service is stopped, the c... 2013-10-31, 14585🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-10-31 kevin: Warning: Starting "IP Helper" service may cause issues when running Windows 7 system!

"Storage Service - StorSvc.dll" Service on Windows XP
What is "Storage Service" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "Storage Service" service related to StorSvc.dll? "Storage Service" is a Windows XP service that "Enforces group policy for storage devices" "Storage Service" service is provided by StorSvc.dll DLL file. Detailed information on "Sto... 2013-08-07, 15865🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-08-07 Luis: Ok to stop it, it is said, but nobody explains what was the use of it.

"Software Protection - sppsvc.exe" Service on Windows 7
What is "Software Protection" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Software Protection" service related to sppsvc.exe? "Software Protection" is a Windows 7 service that "Enables the download, installation and enforcement of digital licenses for Windows and Windows applications. If the service i... 2013-05-16, 16269🔥, 2💬

💬 2013-05-16 FYIcenter.com: Thanks for pointing out the error. It's been corrected now.

💬 2013-05-16 Spection: The description is correct, but the filename (snmptrap.exe) is wrong. The correct filename is sppsvc.exe, and the path is system...

tv tuner
what,where and how can i find a tv tuner for my laptop? 2013-03-10, 5936🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-03-10 yasir naseer: how can i find tv tuner for my laptop?????

services.exe - Service - Plug and Play
Can I disable Windows service "Plug and Play" to speedup my computer? Windows service "Plug and Play" - Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability. Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\syst... 2013-03-05, 8892🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-03-05 anwin: Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service w...

"SNMP Trap - snmptrap.exe" Service on Windows 7
What is "SNMP Trap" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "SNMP Trap" service related to snmptrap.exe? "SNMP Trap" is a Windows 7 service that "Receives trap messages generated by local or remote Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents and forwards the messages to SNMP management program... 2012-12-02, 11333🔥, 1💬

💬 2012-12-02 Friday: Hiiii How to you change the startup type using command line?

'svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch' Services on Windows 7
Where are services hosted by "svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch" on Windows 7? What is the meaning of "-k DcomLaunch" parameter? "svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch" command is used to invoke the svchost.exe program to load the DLL file for the given service specified in the registry. "-k DcomLaunch" is the process ... 2012-07-24, 13326🔥, 0💬

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