System services documentation?


  1. Posts : 14
    windows 7 ultimate
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    System services documentation?


    Hi everyone:

    I'm an ex unix admin and recently bought a laptop with windows 7 pre-installed.

    Can anyone tell me where to find documentation related to the system services shown in msconfig? I've done google search and a search of the microsoft website but haven't found what I want.

    I want documents explaining the cryptic service names, what they do and when they're needed.

    Also, where would I locate information on general administration of windows7? Things like getting to the settings for devices like the wireless card, the real low level optismation stuff.
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  2. Posts : 2,737
    Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
       #2
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  3. Posts : 14
    windows 7 ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    WindowsStar said:
    Thanks for the reply, WindowsStar.

    That's a start on what I want but it doesn't tell me what each service actually does. For instance, "application experience", is it asking me for my experience with a program or what?

    I'm sure microsoft has some form of documentation that explains each service and what it does if only I search long enough or someone points me in the right direction (assuming that isn't considered proprietary information).
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  4. Posts : 2,737
    Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
       #4

    Microsoft may not tell you what all of them do but just give you a hint by the title. Doing a refined search for each will give you more information. I don't think I have seen them all listed in one place. If you find it post it back here. I hope I helped you get off to a great start.
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  5. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #5

    linxt,

    On the Blackviper site, you need to click on each service's hyperlink. That will take you to a wikipage with more detailed info about each service.

    You can also download the MS Windows 7 product guide.

    Another informative page is Sysinternals Learning Resources.
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  6. Posts : 14
    windows 7 ultimate
    Thread Starter
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    Bill2 said:
    linxt,

    On the Blackviper site, you need to click on each service's hyperlink. That will take you to a wikipage with more detailed info about each service.

    You can also download the MS Windows 7 product guide.

    Another informative page is Sysinternals Learning Resources.
    Thanks, Bill2, I'll have a look at those links and go back to Blackviper again too.
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