Re: SNMP Service?

From: phoenix (phoenix_at_fakeaddress.net)
Date: 03/12/04 

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 16:09:05 +0000

On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:43:58 -0500, Fred@anonymous.com wrote:

> I have been getting a file in my temp folder that appears at each
> startup. Only the previous file can be deleted while the current one "is
> being used by another program."
>
> After doing a lot of research, I've discovered that the
> "Perflib_PerfdataXXX.dat" file was related to the SNMP service in
> Windows XP Home.
>
> My question is this; can I disable this service and still use my
> network? I have a Netgear router wired to the desktop (where the file
> appears) and wireless to my laptop (where there is no file).
>
> What is SNMP for, and do I need it?
>
> Thanks, Fred

Hi

If you don't know what SNMP is then you probably don't need it. It actually
stands for Simple Networking Management Protocol and is a means of
monitoring and managing 'devices' on a network. If you want to get rid of
it go to the Add/Remove Windows Components and if you look in the
Management & Monitoring Tools you will see the options for SNMP, just
untick it and carry on with the 'install' and it will be removed. Make sure
that you also do a virus scan on your system to ensure that you are clean.

Regards

Bill

Relevant Pages

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