Every version of Windows has shipped with a core set of system services that must run so that the system can perform basic operations. However, your organization may not necessarily need to have all the services running, and disabling unnecessary services can enhance performance and security. The author, Scott Lowe, of the blog has put together a list of 13 services you can disable on your Windows 7 systems that will probably not negatively affect your business operations at all.
1: IP Helper
2: Offline Files
3: Network Access Protection Agent
4: Parental Controls
5: Smart Card
6: Smart Card Removal Policy
7: Windows Media Center Receiver Service
8: Windows Media Center Scheduler Service
9: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
10: Fax
11: HomeGroup Listener
12: HomeGroup Provider
13: Tablet PC Input Service
This is not a definitive list of services that can be disabled; these are just some obvious ones. Read carefully and make sure you test changes before deploying them across your organization.
