Services In Windows XP

What are services?

By definition, it's a program that runs invisibly in the background. But can't the same thing be said for a number of programs that run in the background such as anti-virus programs? Yes, but the real difference is that services load and start running whether or not anyone logs into the computer, unlike a program that is launched from the Startup Folder under All Programs.

Change the Logon Screen Saver In Windows XP

When you start Windows, you may be presented with the Windows XP welcome screen, which prompts you click your user name to begin, or you may be presented with a Welcome to Windows dialog box that prompts you to press CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on.

Windows Defender In Windows XP

Your home page or search engine has changed by itself. Your Web browser contains buttons that you're pretty sure you didn't put there. You see pop-up ads even when you're not connected to the Internet. Or maybe your computer just seems to be running more slowly. These can all be symptoms of spyware.