Disabling unnecessary functions in Windows 10. How to speed up Windows - disabling unnecessary services
Hi all! I once wrote an article in which I talked, but now 10ka has already come out in full and today we will figure it out, what services need to be disabled in windows 10.
What services can be disabled in Windows 10?
I wrote about how to disable services and how to log into them, so I won’t repeat myself. To disable unnecessary services in Windows 10, go to services, read what the service means and disable it if unnecessary.
* BranchCache The service caches network content. If you don't use your home network, you can turn it off altogether.
*CDPSvc (Connected Device Platform Service) - This service belongs to the data collection series. It synchronizes calendar, contacts, mail and other user data. I recommend disabling this service last to check whether you need it or not. You'll most likely need it if you use a Microsoft account and need to sync with your mobile device.
*CoreMessaging - Provides communication between components. The service is very controversial, because... there is no information on it on the Internet. It can only be disabled through the registry, and whoever disabled it, the system might no longer start. So we'll leave it at that for now.
* DataCollectionPublishingService“It’s better to turn this thing off altogether.” This is the connection between the operating system and the remote cloud. The service collects, so to speak, statistics of your actions.
* DHCP client - If you use the Internet, do not touch it under any circumstances. It is this service that assigns you an IP address.
* dmwappushsvc- Again collecting information, we turn it off too. This is a keylogger. Sends your key actions to a remote cloud.
* DNS client — It is also a necessary service for using the Internet. Works with your DNS (serves in the right directions).
* Enterprise App Management Service— service for corporate applications. You can disable it, but if you use office, for example, or Microsoft applications, then you need to experiment. Disable it and see if everything goes well in the applications.
* KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator - system transaction function. We leave it the same way.
* Plug-and-Play serves for automatic recognition of changes in the system. For example, when you connect a flash drive, this service wakes up... So we leave it as it is.
* Quality Windows Audio Video Experience - transmission of audio and video over the network in real time. It is not needed only if there is no network (or Internet), in other cases we leave it.
* Microsoft .NET Framework - We leave all such services as is. They serve for the normal operation of most applications.
* SMP Storage Spaces— Again, a new service from a series of unknowns. I would turn it off and see how it works. This service allows you to manage disk space, but by disabling it, I could easily work with files and share disks.
* Superfetch A useful feature, it works with the cache and speeds up Windows. There are 2 sides to this service: on the one hand, it will launch frequently used applications faster, on the other hand, there will be less RAM. Here I also advise you to test how much it will improve the performance on your computer. And I advise users with SSD drives to disable it, because... The response from these discs is already crazy.
*WalletService— Again, the surveillance service, turn it off.
* Windows Audio - Controls sound. If you don't need the sound, turn off the sound. In other cases we leave it.
* Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework - For normal operation of the drivers, do not touch. Let it remain as it is.
* Windows Search - Indexing files for search. If you don’t use it and have time to wait until the file is found, then disable it. Be sure to disable it on the ssd!
* Automatic configuration of network devices - needed to detect new devices on the network. If you do not use the network and the Internet, you can turn it off.
* WWAN auto-configuration - service for using mobile Internet. If you use a usb modem or SIM card in your laptop, do not disconnect it.
* Offline files - helps you work autonomously with inaccessible files that were downloaded before. We set it manually.
* AgIPsec policy ent - Needed if you have a network and the Internet.
*WMI Performance Adapter - needed for services that require wmi, install manually. If any applications need them, they will launch them themselves)
* Adaptive Brightness Control - Leave it if there is a light sensor.
* Windows Backup - If you don't use it, turn it off. But it’s better to read about archiving in Windows, you never know, you’ll use it.
* Windows Biometric Service - only needed when using biometric devices. In other cases we disable it.
* Windows Firewall - To be honest, I always turn it off, because... I have nothing to steal) And if they encrypt the data, I will restore it) But I advise you to get, for example, Kaspersky Internet Security, which has both an antivirus and a firewall. And turn this one off, because... it sometimes blocks things that are not needed) In general, it monitors the security of your computer and closes ports so that thieves cannot get into your computer)
* Computer browser — There is no need for a home network. Manually.
* Time Broker- Coordinates background work for the WinRT application. Responsible for the operation of the Windows API. Therefore, if you don’t know what it is, you can try to disable it, although you can only disable it through the registry. There is information on how to do this on the Internet. For some users, this service consumes half of the processor resources, but after disabling, be sure to check the stability of the computer.
* System Event Broker - Again for WinRT applications, also if you disable it, check the stability of operation after disconnection.
* DevQuery background discovery broker— Monitors applications in the background, it’s better to leave it.
* Quick check— If necessary, checks for file system corruption. Also a controversial service, but it’s better to leave it.
* Web client - It's boring if you don't have internet. Used to work with files on the Internet. We leave it.
* Virtual disk - Service for working with storage devices. We set it manually.
* IP Ancillary Service - Works with protocol version 6. I always disable it itself, so the service can be disabled altogether.
* Secondary login - Set it manually, because... some games or programs will enable it if necessary.
* Application readiness— The service prepares applications for the first login or when installing new ones. It’s better to leave it manually; when needed, it will start on its own.
* Grouping of network participants - Needed for home group. Install manually, you never know...
* Automatic Remote Access Connection Manager - We set it manually. Needed for remote connections.
* Local Session Manager- Manages the user session. If you disable it, the system may not boot, so we leave it.
* Device Settings Manager— Configures and installs new devices. If disabled, new devices may not install correctly. The service works manually and starts when a new device appears. Therefore, we leave it as is.
* Print Manager - Needed if you have something to print from. In other cases we disable it.
* Remote Access Connection Manager - manually. Once I disconnected it completely and could not create a connection. So it's better to do it manually.
* User Manager- Manages multiple users. If you have one user, install manually.
* Xbox Live Authentication Manager- if there is no Xbox, then turn it off.
* Downloaded map manager— Disable it if you do not use the Maps application.
*Network Member Identity Manager— We leave it manually; if necessary, it will start on its own.
* Desktop Window Manager Session Manager − If you don’t use transparency from Aero, you can turn it off, it will give a big boost.
* Network Member Identity Manager − Needed for the network. It's better to set it manually.
* Credential Manager - Better by hand. Stores your data, such as logins and passwords.
* Security Account Manager - It's better to leave it as is. If you disable this service, all changes to the local security policy will be lost.
* Access to HID devices - Access to shortcut keys. Disable it, if some combinations stop working, then put it back.
* Windows Event Log - records all events. A useful tool for the experienced user. It is impossible to disable.
* Performance Logs and Alerts - system service, leave it as is.
* Software Protection - Also a system service, leave it as is.
* CNG Key Isolation - Manually.
* Windows Management Instrumentation - System service, without it, some applications may not work correctly, so it’s better to leave it.
* Hyper-V Guest Service Interface - If you don’t know what Hyper-V is, then disable it.
* Group Policy Client - We leave it. Responsible for security policy settings.
* Changed Link Tracking Client - Tracking ntfs files is not necessary. Turn it off.
* Microsoft Passport Service Container
* Distributed Transaction Coordinator - We set it manually.
* SNMP Trap - Some programs will collect information about you. So turn it off.
* Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator - Manually, if necessary, applications will launch it.
* Routing and remote access - Need not. Turn it off.
* IPsec Key Modules for Internet Key Exchange and Authenticated IP - Not necessary, but better to do it manually.
* DCOM server process launcher module - System service, leave it as is.
* NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP - If there are no other computers on the network, then manually.
* Setting up a Remote Desktop Server— If you are not creating a remote desktop server, then disable it.
* Windows Instant Connections - Setup Logger - Manually.
* SSDP Discovery - Necessary for new devices, but such devices are not always available. Therefore, install it manually, and if not needed, then disable it.
* Interactive Service Discovery − Manually.
* Updating the Orchestrator Service— Solution for managing workflows in a data center. Orchestrator allows you to automate the creation, monitoring, and deployment of resources in your environment. In general, install it manually.
* Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - Not needed if you do not share your Internet over network connections.
* Shell Hardware Definition − necessary for the autorun dialog box of a disk or flash drive. Whatever suits you, most people need it. I left.
* Disk optimization- It’s called now under a new name, but I hope you know what it is. We leave it as it is, and if we have an SSD drive installed, then we turn it off.
*Delivery optimization- This is something like a torrent. For example, you download updates or applications from the store, then the download occurs from the found sources. This increases the download speed. It is better to leave it manually; when any download occurs, it will turn on automatically.
* Remote Desktop Services User Mode Port Redirector - If you don't use remote connections, then you don't need it. It's better to install it manually.
* Nutrition - Doesn't turn off. We leave it.
* Task Scheduler - It is advisable to leave it as is, because... Now many programs use it.
* Support for the "Problem and Resolution Reports" control panel item - Manually.
* Smart Card Removal Policy - For smart card users, it is better to do it manually.
* Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant - Helps you create and sign in to your Microsoft account. It's better to leave it manually.
* Network Connection Assistant - Notifications about DirectAccess are not needed, we disable them.
* Network Connection Broker— If you don’t need notifications about programs in the store, then turn it off.
* HomeGroup Provider - To use home groups. Better by hand.
* Wired Auto-Tuning - Manually.
* Data archiving program— If you use archiving and restoration, then leave it as is. If not, then turn it off.
* Software Shadow Copy Provider (Microsoft) - Manually.
* Homegroup Listener - Manually.
* PNRP protocol - We also leave it manually. Some applications may use the service.
* Publishing Feature Discovery Resources − Needed if you want to show your files to other computers over the network. If you don't want to, then manually or disable it.
* Work station - It's better to leave it, because... Some applications use this service.
*Work folders— If you use work folders (usually they are used in organizations), then leave them as they are; if not, disable them.
* Certificate Distribution − Better by hand.
* Printer extensions and notifications— If you use a printer, then leave it, if not, then turn it off.
* Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) - Manually.
* Windows Event Collector - Manually.
* Application Details - Manually.
* Server - If the computer is not used as a server or does not share access to files and printers, then turn it off.
* Tile data model server— If you use the metro interface, then leave it, if not, then disable it.
* Xbox Live Online Service- again, if you don’t use Xbox, then turn it off.
* Network Login - Manually.
* Network connections - Leave it as is. If there is no network or Internet, you can turn it off.
* COM+ Event System - set manually. Applications that depend on this service will launch it themselves if necessary.
* COM+ System Application - Also manually.
*Microsoft Passport Service— If there is no TPM virtual smart card, then disable it.
* Windows Push Notification Service— If you don’t need notifications from applications, then turn them off. If you need it, then leave it.
* SSTP Service - We leave it as is, the service is needed if there is Internet on the computer.
* Windows License Manager Service - The service is needed to manage licenses of applications downloaded from the store. If you don’t download anything from there, then disable it.
* Windows Mobile Hotspot Service— The service is needed to organize a Wi-Fi access point, i.e. distribute wireless Internet to other devices. If you don't distribute it, then turn it off.
* WinHTTP Web Proxy Automatic Discovery Service - If you need internet, then leave it as is.
* WLAN AutoConfig Service - service for wireless networks. Accordingly, if they are not there, it is not needed.
* Basic Filtering Service - on the one hand, it is not needed (if security is not needed), but on the other hand, some programs may produce errors. So we leave it.
*Bluetooth wireless service— Needed if you use Bluetooth headsets.
* Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service— Again, if you don’t know what Hyper-V is, then disable it.
* Windows Time Service - needed to synchronize time with the Internet.
* Geographic Location Service- Turn it off. It is only needed for phones. The Internet will already find where you are)
* Sensor Data Service— If you did not connect any sensors, then disconnect. Leave it on phones and tablets.
* Sensor service- The same. Needed for phones and tablets.
* Store demo service— Turn it off, no need to demonstrate anything)
* Diagnostic Tracking Service— The service is part of the surveillance series, so we are disabling it.
*Shutdown Service as a Guest (Hyper-V)
* Windows Image Upload Service (WIA) - The service is only needed if there is a scanner. She is responsible for receiving images from scanners and cameras.
* Hyper-V Volume Shadow Copy Request Service— Again, if you don’t know what Hyper-V is, then disable it.
* Windows Defender Service— With a good antivirus, this is an unnecessary service, but you can’t just disable it here.
* Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service - We install it manually, if programs need it, they will launch it themselves.
* Network Saving Interface Service - Needed for normal network operation.
* Background Task Infrastructure Service— For normal background operations, leave it.
* File History Service— A new way to protect files; with any changes, files are duplicated. It's up to everyone to turn it off or not. I would probably turn it off, because... It wasn’t there before and it wasn’t necessary)
* Windows Font Cache Service - serves to improve performance, caches fonts and does not waste time loading.
* Client License Service (ClipSVC)— needed for applications downloaded from the store. If you don’t download anything from there, you can disable it.
* Windows Store Service (WSService)— If you use the store, then leave it on, if not, turn it off.
* AllJoyn Router Service- If you don’t know what it is, then turn it off.
* Microsoft Windows SMS Router Service— This service is definitely not needed on a computer!
* Block Level Archiving Engine Service - We set it manually. If archiving or restoration is needed, the service will start on its own.
*Sensor Monitoring Service— If there are no sensors on the computer, then it is not needed.
* Network Configuration Service- It's better to leave it manually.
* Data Exchange Service (Hyper-V)— Again, if you don’t use Hyper-V, disable it.
* Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service - Off by default. Only needed if you need the Net.Tcp protocol.
* Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service - Manually. If you need it, it will turn on.
* Smart Card Reader Enumeration Service— If you don’t use smart cards, then turn them off.
* Portable Device Enumerator Service - Used to synchronize music, videos, etc. with removable media. I would install it manually. This is not always necessary.
* Bluetooth Support - Needed if you have Bluetooth.
* Diagnostic Policy Service - Needed to diagnose problems... To be honest, it rarely helps. Therefore, you can experiment by turning it off. If necessary, turn it on.
* Program Compatibility Assistant Service - The service is needed to run programs that are incompatible with your OS. If there are none, install them manually.
* Windows Defender Network Scanning Service— Again, a good antivirus is better than this service, but don’t just turn it off.
* User Profile Service - Better to leave it. It works with computer user profiles.
* PNRP Computer Name Publishing Service - Needed for home groups.
* Heart Rate Service (Hyper-V)— Monitors the state of the virtual machine. If you do not use Hyper-V virtual machines, then disable them.
*AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC)— If you don’t use the store, then turn it off.
* Windows Error Logging Service - Logs errors. It's better to install it manually.
* Device Control Registration Service- It's better to leave it manually.
* State Repository Service— it’s better to leave it the same manually.
* Internet Explorer ETW Collector Service— Another collector, turn it off.
* Connected Network Information Service - It is better to leave it as is for normal network operation.
* Virtual Machine Session Service (Hyper-V) -
* Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service - needed for tablets. If you don’t have a touch keyboard or graphics tablet on your computer, then turn it off.
* Time Synchronization Service (Hyper-V) - if there are no Hyper-V virtual machines, disable it.
* Data sharing service- leave it manually.
* Device Matching Service— If the computer does not communicate with other devices via wire or wireless connections, you can turn it off.
* Network List Service - It's better to leave it that way.
* System Event Notification Service - If you are not going to watch Windows messages, then you do not need it.
* Windows Remote Management Service (WS-Management) - Place it manually.
* Windows Cryptographic Provider Host Service- Turn it off.
* Device Installation Service— It’s better to leave it as is, a service for the correct installation of devices.
*Storage service- it's better to leave it manually.
* BitLocker Drive Encryption Service - Encrypts disks. If you don't use it, it's better to turn it off.
* Application Layer Gateway Service − The service is needed only to work with the firewall. Manually.
* Cryptography Services - To install new programs, it is better to leave it as is.
* Remote Desktop Services - If you do not use remote desktops, then disable it.
* Smart card - If you don't use them, then you don't need it.
*Still image acquisition events— needed for scanning images. Therefore, if there is no scanner, then turn it off.
* RPC Endpoint Mapper - The service is needed for incoming traffic. Nothing can be done about it. That's why we leave it.
* Saving games on Xbox Live - If there is no Xbox, then turn it off.
* Windows Audio Endpoint Builder - If you need sound, leave it.
* Microsoft Diagnostics (R) Standard Collector Service- The collector again, turn it off.
* Telephony - Leave by hand. It will start if needed.
* Themes - They eat up a lot of memory resources. If you don't need it, turn it off.
* Volume Shadow Copy - Creates recovery points, backing up in the background. Place it manually. It will start if necessary.
* Link layer topologist - Also by hand. It will start if needed.
* Remote Procedure Call (RPC) - System service. Leave it as is.
* Remote registry - Allows remote users to manipulate your registry. Turn it off.
* Application Identity - Manually.
* Diagnostic system unit - Diagnosis of problems. Place it manually.
* Diagnostic Service Node - Also manually.
* Generic PNP Device Node - Place it manually. Not all devices are PnP.
* Application Management - Place it manually. The service allows you to configure policies for applications.
* ActiveX Installer - Also manually. You will need to install such an object, it will start on its own.
* Windows Installer - Installation of programs.msi. Manually.
* Windows Modules Installer - Installs and removes components and updates. Manually.
* Fax - Needed if you have a fax.
* Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) - Leave it by hand. The service is useful.
* Performance counter library host— Shares performance counters with other users. Turn it off.
* Discovery Provider Host - Leave it by hand. It will need to start.
* Windows Color System (WCS) - Manually. The devices will need it and they will launch it.
* Security Center - Monitors Windows security. She annoys me with her notifications. So whether to turn it off or not is up to you.
* Windows Update - On the one hand, a useful function. It closes holes in the system, updates drivers, but on the other hand, it actively uses the Internet, memory resources, and if you turn off the computer during the update, the OS may crash. So you also have to choose what is more important, security or performance.
* Encrypting File System (EFS) - For file security. It's better to leave it as is manually.
That's all. In this article, I described the services that can be disabled in Windows 10, as well as what is better to leave for normal operation of the system. I checked it on myself, everything works for me. If you have any other information, write, I will add it, it will help many people.
Finally, I’m writing about such a common issue as disabling Windows services. In this material I will describe almost all the services that you can disable, thereby optimizing RAM consumption. So the system should work faster than usual.
Of course, disabling most services will not give even a 20-30% increase in performance, but at least it is something. Before starting the operation, you need to think about those services that may be useful in the future and whether they need to be disabled then. I will touch on this topic a little more broadly, that is, we will cover operating systems from Windows 7 to Windows 10, although most of the services in all these OSes are the same.
What services can be disabled in Windows 7
We will need a tool called services. To get into it you need to press the Win+R keys and enter in the window that opens services.msc. I do not recommend using msconfig, since this method does not provide a description of the services.
Now I will provide a list of services in the form of a plate so that it is convenient for you to navigate. They can be turned off.
| Remote registry | Anyone can use your registry remotely. For security reasons, it is better to disable it. |
| Smart card | Login using smart cards. It's unlikely that anyone will use this, so we'll turn it off. |
| Offline files | Needed to monitor the cache of offline files, and also responds to the user's login to Windows. Let's turn it off. |
| Print Manager | Not needed only if you don't have a printer. |
| Server | Needed for a local network, if you don’t use it, we’ll turn it off. |
| Tablet PC input service | Not needed for home computers and laptops. |
| Computer browser | Needed to service devices over the network. Let's turn it off. |
| Windows Error Logging Service | When errors appear in the system, the service registers them and sends them to Microsoft. In addition, it keeps error logs. Can be disabled. |
| Secondary login | Only needed when logging into Windows from multiple accounts. |
| Windows Biometric Service | Biometric information is unique data about a person, for example, fingerprints and retina. Not needed on a regular PC. |
| Changed Link Tracking Client | Turn it off, trust me. |
| Windows Search | Windows Search is needed to search, for example, for some utility. |
| Parental Control | At the moment it's completely useless. Be sure to turn it off. |
| IPSec Policy Agent | It doesn’t work on regular PCs, turn it off. |
| IP Ancillary Service | The description says everything, you can turn it off. |
| KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator | If you look at what is written about this service, you can turn it off. |
| Fax | Naturally, we turn it off only if there is no fax. |
| Windows Defender | If you have a secondary antivirus, disable it. |
| Windows Firewall | Is there a tool that replaces the standard firewall? Then there is no need for service. |
| Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service | Only for iSCSI devices. |
| BitLocker Drive Encryption Service | When not in use, turn it off. |
| Bluetooth support | Even if there is no Bluetooth function on the computer, the service is enabled, so we disable it. |
| Remote Desktop Services | Since it is written that it is possible, it means it is possible. |
| Windows Update | If you refused to install updates for the system. |
| SSDP detection | Mostly useless. |
| Access to HID devices | Only needed for devices connected via USB or wirelessly. |
| Adaptive brightness control | From the name it is clear what the service is intended for. Do you want to improve your computer's performance and battery life? Disable. |
What can you disable in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10? Otherwise, everything is the same as what I listed above, but there are also several additional services.
What services can be disabled in Windows 10, 8
Here I will list services that are not in the table above. Of course, I can write that you can disable almost everything, but they may be useful to you, so look carefully at the description of the service in the services.msc utility.
| BranchCache | Disable. |
| Family Safety | Disable. |
| Regarding Hyper-V | Only for virtual machines. |
| DHCP Client | Can be disabled. |
| Superfetch | In automatic mode. |
| Windows Audio | In automatic mode. |
| Background Intelligent Transfer Service | Disable. |
| CNG Key Isolation | Disable. |
| Work folders | Disable. |
| Xbox Live Online Service | Disable if no Xbox. |
| Sensor service | Disable. |
| Image download service | Disable if there is no scanner or camera. |
| AllJoyn Router Service | Disable. |
| Program Compatibility Assistant Service. | Disable. |
| Application Identity | Disable. |
| Telemetry | Disable. |
| Discovery Provider Host | Disable. |
| Windows Modules Installer | Disable. |
| Generic PNP Device Node | Disable. |
| Diagnostic Service Node | Disable. |
| Themes | Disable. |
| Telephony | Disable. |
| Portable Device Enumerator Service | Disable. |
| Windows Media Center | Disabled. |
| Windows Time Service | Disabled. |
The rest can be left enabled or default.
I do not recommend disabling all services or several dozen at a time. You need to make a list for yourself of what to disable, and then disable two or three services at a time, and then restart the computer. If there are no system errors, blue screens or other bad things, then we continue to disable several of them. We don’t turn everything off at once, I warned you.
Which services can be disabled using Easy Service Optimizer
In order to disable unnecessary services in Windows 7 or another system, you can use the Easy Service Optimizer utility. Although it is mostly designed for Windows 10.
Here you can disable all services or one at a time. If something happens, you can return everything to its original state.
And also create a system restore point from sin, you never know what can happen. Disabling a service on one PC will not have a critical effect, but on another it may lead to errors that cannot be corrected.
Now you have found out what services can be disabled in Windows 10. A description of each is already given in the system itself, so you can figure it out yourself.
By default, Windows 10 startup includes the entire array of services that are only available in the new system. This was done to optimize the user experience, since developers cannot know what services the PC owner may need. However, due to the saturation of startup with various programs and processes, the system startup speed and its overall performance are reduced. By removing unnecessary services in Windows 10, you can optimize the operation of the operating system.
Where can I find services in Windows 10?
Many users do not know which services can be disabled in Windows 10, and therefore often wonder about system optimization.
Optimization in Windows 10 is possible by disabling services that are not used but only consume system resources. You can find such unnecessary services as follows:
- Press “Win+R” and enter “services.msc”.
- A service window will open with a list of frequently and rarely used applications.
- If you go to the “Advanced” tab, you can see a brief description of the service.
You can also call services in the following way:
- Press “Win+X” and select “Computer Management”.
- Or enter a similar query into the search bar. The "Control Panel" will open. Select “Administration”, and then “Services”.
Which Windows 10 services can be disabled?
Disabling a certain service is fraught with a number of errors, so we provide a list of services that are advisable to disable.
- Print Manager - if there is no printer;
- Fax – in the absence of a device;
- NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service – responsible for 3D stereo images;
- Firewall – when using a third-party antivirus;
- Secondary login – provided that there are two accounts on 1 computer;
- CD burning is a rarely used application;
- Bluetooth support – if you do not transfer data using this technology;
- Image loading service – is responsible for loading graphic elements from the scanner and camera;
- Sensor and monitoring service (3 services);
- Pulse Service;
- Shutdown service as a guest;
- Key Isolation Service;
- X-Box Live service - if you don't play games;
- Hyper-V Virtual Machine Session Service.
You can also disable other applications by finding out the service value in advanced mode.
How to stop unnecessary services?
You can disable an application service as follows.
- Go to the “Services” section, select the one you need and double-click to open the element.
- The application settings will open. In the startup type, select “Disabled”.
It is also possible to disable Windows 10 services using the command line.
- Press “Win+R” and enter “cmd”.
- Enter the command “sc config “Service” start=disabled”, where instead of the word “service” we enter the desired one.
Before stopping the service, go to Task Manager and uncheck all processes.
If you are unsure of your choice, there is a branch in the registry editor that is responsible for the operation of all services. If you want to disable unused ones, you should go to the branch “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”, “SYSTEM”, “CurrentControlSet”, “services” and export the one you need to be able to restore the default settings.
A programmatic way to disable unnecessary services
You can disable services that are unnecessary in Windows 10 using the Easy Service Optimizer program. Download the software and launch it on your PC. A program window will open with a list of services. No setup required. Select the processes that need to be disabled.
You can set a certain status for everyone: default, safe, optimal, extreme. To completely disable one service, double-click on it. Set the startup type to “Manual”.
Save the results and restart the computer.
To learn how to disable unnecessary services in Windows 10, watch the video.
The Windows Vista operating system had serious problems with the consumption of computer resources, which is why it was not widely used and is considered unsuccessful in the line of software from Microsoft. The developers overcame this problem with the release of Windows 7, and subsequent versions of the operating system work well even on not the most powerful computers. At the same time, experienced users always want to optimize the consumption of PC resources, and in this material we will look at which services to disable in Windows 10 to improve computer performance.
Rules for disabling Windows operating system services
Microsoft produces several versions of the Windows operating system - “Home”, “Basic”, “Professional” and others. Their differences lie in some details, including the list of active services. In the “Home” version of the operating system, some services are disabled that may be useful for solving corporate problems, while in the “Basic” version the services are configured so that the computer has maximum performance even on not the most powerful PCs. When installing computers in the office, system administrators optimize the operating system by disabling or enabling certain services.
Before you start disabling services in Windows 10, you should understand that this will disable a specific program, utility, or operating system drivers. That is why changes to the number of services activated on the computer should be made carefully. The best option would be to keep a notepad on your computer with information about which services have been disabled, so that you can enable them in the future if necessary.
By disabling unnecessary Windows 10 services, you can improve the performance of the operating system on your computer, but we are not talking about colossal numbers. The PC will start running a little faster with each service disabled, which is important for budget computers.
To disable services in Windows 10, just follow a few simple steps. The first thing you need to do is go to “Computer Management”, to do this, right-click on the “Start” icon in the lower left corner and select the appropriate item. 
Next, a window will open in which you need to open the “Services and Applications” column in the left menu and click on the “Services” item. The entire list of services that can be running on the computer will appear on the right. 
Each of the services has a designation of their current state - whether it is currently active or not, as well as information about the startup type. Services can be started manually by users when they turn on various programs or connect certain devices. Some services run constantly on the computer, being activated immediately after the computer boots. And other services are completely disabled.
To disable a service in Windows 10, just right-click on it and select Properties. In the menu that opens, on the “General” tab, there is a “Startup type” column, in which you can set “Disabled”. After this, the service will not be loaded either automatically or manually. 
Warning: Disabling some services may affect the performance of the operating system or the interaction of Windows with various hardware/software. We do not recommend disabling services whose purpose you do not know.
Which services to disable in Windows 10 to improve performance
We will not be able to select services that can definitely be disabled, and this will not affect the user's daily tasks. Each computer owner has his own specific requirements for the operating system, and that is why users must configure the set of active services for themselves.
If you don't know which services to disable in Windows 10, we recommend checking out our list below. We will briefly describe the main services whose operation affects the performance of the computer, as well as the main tasks they perform:
Experienced users can independently determine which services in Windows 10 are best disabled to improve performance. For each of them, you can get brief help if you select the corresponding item in the drop-down menu when you right-click on a specific service.
What services can be disabled in Windows 10.Let's talk about what services can be disabled in Windows 10, although this system is not so demanding on computer resources. Services are programs that run in the background to ensure normal computer operation. We rarely use some of them, and there are some we don’t use at all. These services can be disabled when the computer starts slower load and perform one's functions to improve operating system performance. And for those who have a low-power computer, this is a good way to improve overall system performance.In addition, some services provide vulnerability to viruses, and this primarily applies to such a service, like Remote Registry. What can be turned off depends, of course, on the needs and tasks that the user performs on his computer, so here I have given as an example those services that I have disabled in my configuration.
How to disable unnecessary services in Windows 10
1. Right click on the icon Computer and select the item - Control.
2. The program will appear in front of you Computer control.
Open section Services and applications, then open the folder Services.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut Win+R, and then enter services.msc.
Services will open in front of you.
3. To do something with a service, find it in the list and twice
Click left click on it, and then select what you need.
- Automatic- when you turn on the computer
- Manually- as necessary (the service will start itself)
Here I will show you an example, disable Delivery Optimization Service
4 . Be sure to look at the tab - Dependencies(depends on which service)
Because many processes have a common parent process or service.
5. To completely avoid problems when disabling services, it is advisable to save the registry branch responsible for starting system services.
To do this, do the following:
Start - Run - regedit - OK. The Windows Registry will launch.
In the registry follow the path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services:
In the left column, select the folder Services
And through the menu File - Export - Save this thread.
List of services in Windows 10 that can be disabled
1. Computer Browser - used to create a list of computers on the network and provide it to programs upon request. This service is only needed on the local network -- Manually
2. Windows Search - In Windows 10 and earlier versions, search the contents of the computer works, and if you want to speed up the operating system, disable this service
Search - Disable(But, there's one here moment: if you use Backup or Archiving using Windows tools, then set - Manually)
3. Workstation – client for SBM connections, responsible for connection
To remote servers - Manually
4. Windows Biometric Service - If you need to sign in
You don't use fingerprint or scan - Disable
5. Secondary login - allows you to log into Windows with multiple accounts
Records. If you are alone at the computer, then - Disable
6. Remote Access Connection Manager - Manually (If no local network - Disable)
7. Remote registry - Definitely disable
Read how to remove “tails” from deleted programs in the registry
8 . ktmrm for distributed transaction coordinator - Manually
9. Distributed Transaction Coordinator - Manually
10. NetBIOS support module - Manually
11. Setting up a remote desktop server - Disable, if there is no local network
12. Windows Image Upload Service (WIA) - If you have a computer
If a scanner or digital camera is connected, then don’t touch anything, if not, then - Disable
13 . Bluetooth support - If you do not use Bluetooth then - Disable
14. Windows Remote Control Service - Disable
15. Remote Desktop Service - Disable
16. AllJoyn Router Service - Disabled(I have another router)
17. Microsoft Windows SMS Router Service - Manually
18. Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service - provides the ability to share TCP ports using the Net.Tcp protocol. If the computer is not used as servers, then you can - Switch off
19. Smart card - provides access to smart card reading devices.
If there are none, you need to - Switch off.
20. NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service - this service is designed for NVIDIA video cards. If you don't use 3D stereo images, then this service can be Switch off.
21 . IP Ancillary Service - supports IPv6 network protocol - Disabled
22 . Homegroup listener - if you are not using homegroup,
Better - Switch off
23. Working folders - used to synchronize folders on different
Devices - Disabled(I turned off all synchronization, I don’t need it)
24. Sensor data service - processes and stores information received from sensors installed on a PC - Disabled I have (I don’t have sensors)
25. Portable Device Enumerator Service - responsible for the ability to synchronize and automatically play files from portable devices - Disabled, don't need it
26. BitLocker Drive Encryption Service - allows you to encrypt drives. Disabled, not encrypted.
27. Diagnostic system unit - Manually(will be needed if any problems arise with the computer)
28. Diagnostic Service Node - Manually
29. Windows Update - Manually I have
30. Xbox Live Online Service - Disabled(if you need it for games, then Manually)
31. Superfetch- Machine I have (I use it for technology ReadyBoost)
32. Telemetry- used to be "Diagnostic Tracking Service" now has a different name - Connected User Experiences and Telemetry - Disabled, this service spies on the user and sends data to Microsoft in the background
33. Service "Delivery optimization" - Disabled "eats" almost half Your traffic.(Read more about this at this link)
How to disable tracking tasks in Windows 10 Scheduler, read
How to speed up and restore performance in Windows 10, read
What services can be disabled in Windows 7 and 8, read:
I guess that's all. If you know other options, how, what can be removed, write in the comments. But I still advise you to do this before disabling services: restore point.
And if you are not sure about disabling a particular service, it is better not to disable it, but to install it manually, then when you start any program that needs some kind of
Service - the system will ask you for permission to start this service.
