There are a few features in Windows Vista that you can remove or disable, and probably not affect your use of the operating system at all.  Since running unnecessary processes in the background can rob you of system performance, it is a good idea to turn off what you do not use… especially if your system is less than top-of-the-line.

Remote Assistance – Click on Start, right-click Computer and select Properties. Click Remote Settings. Uncheck Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer.

Internet Printing Client – Open the Programs and Features control panel and click the Turn Windows features on or off link on the left; you’ll get the Windows Features dialog box.  Expand the Print Services section and uncheck Internet Printing Client.  Click OK, and reboot when prompted.

Windows Meeting Space – Open the Programs and Features control panel and click the Turn Windows features on or off link on the left; you’ll get the Windows Features dialog box.  Simply uncheck Windows Meeting Space.

Tablet PC Stuff – First, open the Program and Features control panel and click the Turn Windows features on or off link on the left; you’ll get the Windows Features dialog box.  Uncheck Tablet PC Optional Components.  Then click on Start, tupe in services and press Enter.  Find and double-click Tablet PC Input Services.  In the Startup Type drop-down menu, select Disabled and then click OK.