www.blackviper.com/WinXP << a good reference for Windows Services
Using
Mike P as an example, I see a few things I would disable.
AVGWDSVC/AVGTRAY.exe ..anything starting with AVG I would remove AVG Anti-Virus :yikes: u say...well in my experience is does nothing more than slow ur pc down (like most all anti-virus programs)
AAWService.exe Ad-Aware 2007 ? ..well that's another pc hog that should go straight to >> :devil:
CTFMON.exe not necessary, go here to remove >>
http://www.pchell.com/support/ctfmon.shtml
ALG.exe do u share ur pc with another...I don't, Disable in Services under Application Layer Gateway
WSCNTFY.exe Windows Security notify ...just incase u forgot to turn AVG on, or ur Windows Firewall suddenly disabled and such... in other words, no need.

..can be found in Control Panel / Security Center / Change the way Security Center Alerts Me
So what will protect me now u say ..

raying: .. :dontknow:
Ok, here's what I suggest..
Spybot Search & Destroy When Installing, just don't select 'Tea Timer' ...make sure to Update, Immunise & Scan
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Install,Update & Perform Quick Scan
SpywareBlaster Install, Update & Enable all Protection.
..run these every few weeks :T
Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 I saved the Best till last, u won't find a better Firewall for XP than this..make sure u turn off the Windows Firewall afterwards :cunning: