QUOTE (Quantum Topology @ Apr 27 2003, 20:47)
In my case, I don't see any reason to tweak and disable these options when it is perfectly speedy by itself.
Which is all relative to your hardware. Not everyone will have a speedy version. I don't, but killing 60% of the unneeded services helps.
One thing I would like to add to Chris' guide (good work, by the way...props to you, as well as 12-packs and hot wings), is the part about the sysoc.inf file.
Easier way to do it is to open the file in Notepad, and do a Replace of ,HIDE with ,
This will replace all instances and prevent possible accidents.