Top Ten "Services" in Windows 2000

Many people now tend to use the Server version of the operating system for the erection of network services. It is undeniable that the Server version of the system does provide more powerful network management functions for individual users than the Pro version. However, when you look at the system process, facing a lot of processes, you know which services the Server version of the operating system started in your background? Are these services safe? Do you really need these services?

Ordinary users commonly use Windows 2000 Server to set up a personal server. However, some of the services that are automatically started when the system is running are necessary for the system to run, and some can be disabled or disabled. At the same time, many services still have some security risks, and we must close these dangerous services. It seems that enjoying the "service" casually will also bring us security risks. Today, let's take a look at the top 10 services that personal server setters need to change or use with caution.

Tip: Users of Windows 2000 Pro can also learn about the services in their system through this article. Because the system is aimed at individual users of the home, the network management tools provided by it are not perfect. Therefore, for ordinary users who want to set up personal servers, Windows 2000 Server should be adopted.

Messenger

Hazard Category: Information Harassment

Hazard Factor: ★★★

This is the sending and receiving system administrator or "alarm" service Message service.

Since Microsoft introduced the 32-bit operating system in the mid-1990s, the service has been an integral part of the Windows operating system.

Nowadays, many spammers use this feature to send spam to computer users. I suggest you disable the service.

Remote Registry Service

Hazard Category: Malicious Attack

Hazard Factor: ★★★★

This service allows remote users to connect via a simple connection. Modify the registry settings on the local computer.

It is easy to remotely access the registry by someone who knows the administrator account and password. Open the Registry Editor, select the "Connect to the Network Registry" option in the "File" menu, enter the IP address of the other party in the input box under "Enter the object name to be selected" in the "Select Computer" dialog box, click The "OK" button will display a "Enter Network Password" dialog box, enter the administrator account and password, click the "OK" button to modify the target machine's registry.

Now, many Trojan backdoor programs can modify the registry of the target machine through this service. It is strongly recommended that you disable this service.

ClipBook

Hazard Category: Information Disclosure

Hazard Factor: ★★★

This service allows other users on any connected network to view this Machine clipboard. For security reasons, it is highly recommended that you set this service to manual. The ClipBook's supported ClipBook Viewer program allows clips to be viewed by ClipBook on a remote computer, allowing users to cut and paste text and graphics over a network connection.