Here is my list of services settings running in W2K SP4 which still allows internet connection, but eliminates the vast majority of startup bloat.
I also use a little proggie called "Startup Mechanic", which is just a simple shortcut to the "run" keys in the registry.
It does a good job of keeping "rogue" startup entries cleared from installed programs that think they need to run at every boot.
It can also be set to monitor changes in startup while having a tiny footprint, (good for noobs).
It's been a very handy little tool on my rig for a few years now.
http://www.startupmechanic.com
I hope this helps someone!
Name Description Status Startup Type Log On As
.NET Runtime Optimization Service v2.0.50727_X86 Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN Manual LocalSystem
Alerter Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. Manual LocalSystem
Application Management Provides software installation services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove. Manual LocalSystem
ASP.NET State Service Provides support for out-of-process session states for ASP.NET. If this service is stopped, out-of-process requests will not be processed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual .\ASPNET
Ati HotKey Poller Manual LocalSystem
ATI Smart Automatic LocalSystem
Automatic Updates Enables the download and installation of Windows updates. If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site. Manual LocalSystem
Background Intelligent Transfer Service Transfers files in the background using idle network bandwidth. If the service is disabled, then any functions that depend on BITS, such as Windows Update or MSN Explorer will be unable to automatically download programs and other information. Manual LocalSystem
ClipBook Supports ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks. Manual LocalSystem
COM+ Event System Provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing COM components. Started Manual LocalSystem
Computer Browser Maintains an up-to-date list of computers on your network and supplies the list to programs that request it. Manual LocalSystem
DHCP Client Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Distributed Link Tracking Client Sends notifications of files moving between NTFS volumes in a network domain. Manual LocalSystem
Distributed Transaction Coordinator Coordinates transactions that are distributed across two or more databases, message queues, file systems, or other transaction protected resource managers. Manual LocalSystem
DNS Client Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Event Log Logs event messages issued by programs and Windows. Event Log reports contain information that can be useful in diagnosing problems. Reports are viewed in Event Viewer. Manual LocalSystem
Fax Service Helps you send and receive faxes Manual LocalSystem
Indexing Service Disabled LocalSystem
Internet Connection Sharing Provides network address translation, addressing, and name resolution services for all computers on your home network through a dial-up connection. Manual LocalSystem
IPSEC Policy Agent Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Logical Disk Manager Logical Disk Manager Watchdog Service Manual LocalSystem
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service Administrative service for disk management requests Manual LocalSystem
Messenger Sends and receives messages transmitted by administrators or by the Alerter service. Manual LocalSystem
Net Logon Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain. Manual LocalSystem
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Allows authorized people to remotely access your Windows desktop using NetMeeting. Manual LocalSystem
Network Connections Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections. Started Manual LocalSystem
Network DDE Provides network transport and security for dynamic data exchange (DDE). Manual LocalSystem
Network DDE DSDM Manages shared dynamic data exchange and is used by Network DDE Manual LocalSystem
NT LM Security Support Provider Provides security to remote procedure call (RPC) programs that use transports other than named pipes. Manual LocalSystem
Performance Logs and Alerts Configures performance logs and alerts. Manual LocalSystem
Plug and Play Manages device installation and configuration and notifies programs of device changes. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Portable Media Serial Number Service Retrieves the serial number of any portable media player connected to this computer. If this service is stopped, protected content might not be down loaded to the device. Manual LocalSystem
Print Spooler Loads files to memory for later printing. Manual LocalSystem
Protected Storage Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. Manual LocalSystem
QoS RSVP Provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs and control applets. Manual LocalSystem
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address. Manual LocalSystem
Remote Access Connection Manager Creates a network connection. Manual LocalSystem
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Manages the RPC name service database. Manual LocalSystem
Remote Registry Service Allows remote registry manipulation. Manual LocalSystem
Removable Storage Manages removable media, drives, and libraries. Manual LocalSystem
Routing and Remote Access Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. Disabled LocalSystem
RunAs Service Enables starting processes under alternate credentials Manual LocalSystem
Security Accounts Manager Stores security information for local user accounts. Manual LocalSystem
Server Provides RPC support and file, print, and named pipe sharing. Manual LocalSystem
Smart Card Manages and controls access to a smart card inserted into a smart card reader attached to the computer. Manual LocalSystem
Smart Card Helper Provides support for legacy smart card readers attached to the computer. Manual LocalSystem
System Event Notification Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events. Manual LocalSystem
Task Scheduler Enables a program to run at a designated time. Manual LocalSystem
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution. Manual LocalSystem
Telephony Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control telephony devices and IP based voice connections on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service. Manual LocalSystem
Telnet Allows a remote user to log on to the system and run console programs using the command line. Manual LocalSystem
Uninterruptible Power Supply Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer. Manual LocalSystem
Utility Manager Starts and configures accessibility tools from one window Manual LocalSystem
Windows Installer Installs, repairs and removes software according to instructions contained in .MSI files. Manual LocalSystem
Windows Management Instrumentation Provides system management information. Manual LocalSystem
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions Provides systems management information to and from drivers. Started Manual LocalSystem
Windows Time Sets the computer clock. Manual LocalSystem
Wireless Configuration Provides authenticated network access control using IEEE 802.1x for wired and wireless Ethernet networks. Manual LocalSystem
Workstation Provides network connections and communications. Manual LocalSystem