Processes+and+Services

** What is the difference between them? **
 * Processes and Services **

If you play around with **MSconfig, Task Manager**, or **Services.msc** you may have seen these words and been puzzled at the difference.

Are background programs that run while you are working on other tasks. They are assigned fewer resources than “foreground” programs. When you type **Ctrl+Shift+Esc** it brings up your Task Manager and you can click the “Processes” tab to see what is running and how much memory it uses.
 * __Processes__**

Are programs, routines, or processes that perform specific system functions. They support other programs.
 * __Services__**

Examples of services include:- Error Reporting, Help & Support, and Security Centre. Some services are not necessary and can be disabled.

To view services and their descriptions go to **Start > Run** and type without the quotes “**services.msc**”.

The confusing part: - Services do show up in the Task Manager under the “Processes” tab. You will see a name with “Svc” or “Srvc” in it.

So it would appear that in some cases the two terms are interchangeable. The distinction comes with function:- If a process supports another program it is a service.

How can it be explained more clearly?