This page has good info about turning off unnecessary services in WinXP:
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Paul

> -----Original Message-----
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Duane
> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 1:24 PM
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I receintly loaded WinXP Pro on a machine, and I've noticed the
> the HD light
> seems flash briefly about every second.  My linux box did the same thing
> until I learned it was because of the autoload service for the
> CD.  I killed
> it and the light quite flashing.  Is the samething happening in XP, or is
> something else going on?  And, how do I make it stop?!?!
>
> Thanks,
> Duane

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