SP 51873: Disable the Messenger service
Details: This change disables the Messenger service, which is not enabled by default as of Service Pack 2. The Messenger service provides network-based system notifications and is not related to the instant messaging functions of MSN Messenger.
Category:
Service
Related KB Articles:
- Disable the “Distributed Link Tracking Client” service to improve system boot
- Disable the “Distributed Transaction Coordinator Service” for performance and security
- Disable the “HID Input Service” to improve system performance
- Disable the “NT LM Security Support Provider Service” to improve system performance
- Disable the “Net Logon” service to improve system performance

