What is "Performance Logs and Alerts" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "Performance Logs and Alerts" service related to smlogsvc.exe?

"Performance Logs & Alerts" is a Windows XP service that "Collects performance data from local or remote computers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes the data to a log or triggers an alert. If this service is stopped, performance information will not be collected." "Performance Logs and Alerts" service is provided by smlogsvc.exe EXE file.

Detailed information on "Performance Logs and Alerts" service:

Service name: pla
Display name: Performance Logs and Alerts
Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\system32\smlogsvc.exe
Start type: Manual
Service status: Stopped
Dependencies:
   Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

"Performance Logs and Alerts" service is provided by an EXE file called: smlogsvc.exe:

Name: smlogsvc.exe
Location: C:\Windows\System32\smlogsvc.exe
Description: Performance Logs and Alerts
File version: 5.1.2600.5512
Size: 87.5 KB (89,600 bytes)
Modified: Monday, April 14, 2008, 4:42:36 AM

Disabling "Performance Logs and Alerts" service may cause issues when running Windows XP system.

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