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More info?)
Thanks. I meant "detection," not protection. Since I don't have computers
networked together, I wouldn't think I need RPC, but under the services tab
in msconfig, it says it's an essential service. I'll leave that alone,
unless you suggest otherwise. I changed the Shell Hardware Detection to
manual and see if that slows down the copmputer.
Thanks again for your help.
Bob
"Sharon F" <sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:13:36 -0400, Bob Griendling wrote:
>
>> Thanks. What about Shell Hardware Protection? What is it?
>
> No idea. XP has a service called "shell hardware detection." Is that what
> you meant? For that service to work, RPC must be available (not disabled).
> If that is the service that you're referring to, you could try changing it
> to manual. In many cases, systems run okay with this disabled however it
> will kill "autoplay" for removable media.
>
> To change startup status of a service use Computer Management> Services.
> Then right click on a service to access its properties.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User