Services in Windows 7. We increase computer performance by disabling unused services

this is: services.msc, and I will also say that there are quite a lot of them (services), and not all of them are necessary. But I think everyone knows that the more services are enabled, the slower the system boots, and the more RAM is used.
In this article, let's figure out which services can be disabled first without damaging the system's performance:

First, launch the window for managing services: Press the key combination Win + R, in the window that appears, enter the command services.msc

A list of all system services opens.

We select the obscene one, open it and turn it off.

Draw your attention! It is not enough to simply stop an obscene service! You need to specify the Startup Type for it as Disabled! Otherwise, after the first system reboot, the service will work again:

Before disabling services, you can make a restore point, just in case. If everything works correctly after a reboot, then you have disabled only those services whose disabling will not harm the system.

SkypeUpdater- this service is not a Windows system service, it appears after installing Skype and is responsible for updating it - Disable it;

Windows Search- A service for indexing content, caching properties and search results for files, email and other content. in other words, the service speeds up the search process. - Disable (if you rarely use search);

Offline files— maintains the cache of offline files - Disable;

Computer browser- if you have one computer, and it does not work on the Microsoft network and does not participate in the Home Group - Disable it;

Windows Firewall- if you have installed firewall from a third party manufacturer, for example ESET Smart Security, then this service can certainly be disabled;

IP Ancillary Service- needed to support tunneling in IPv6, but since IPv6 is still not used - Disable it;

Secondary login— allows you to run processes on behalf of another user - Disable;

Print Manager— if you don’t have a printer, turn it off;

Remote Access Connection Manager— if you don’t use a VPN (virtual private network) - Disable it;

Network Member Identity Manager— to identify participants in a peer-to-peer network - Disable;

Changed Link Tracking Client- Supports connections between NTFS files moved within a computer or between computers on a network - Disabled;

Setting up a Remote Desktop Server— to configure a remote desktop server. If you do not use this feature - Disable it;

Smart Card Removal Policy- without a doubt - Disable;

Homegroup Listener— if you don’t need a Home Group, turn it off;

Windows Event Collector— allows you to collect events from other computers - Disable;

Server- if you do not plan to share the resources of your computer - Disable it;

Network login- if you are not a member of the domain - Disable;

Windows Error Logging Service- Allows the sending of error reports if the program stops working or freezes, and also allows the delivery of existing solutions to problems. Also allows logging for diagnostic and recovery services. If this service is stopped, error reporting may not work and results from the Diagnostic and Recovery Services may not be displayed. - Disable;

Diagnostic system unit

Diagnostic Service Node- useless service - Disable;

Fax- if there is no fax - turn it off;

Windows Update— if you don’t want to update the system (not recommended) - Disable it.

Let me remind you that these are only those Windows 8.1 services that are allowed and must be disabled first, but theoretically you can try to disable other services.

Hello dear readers, today I would like to talk about:

1. ABOUT Windows services, what it is, what it is needed for and which ones are responsible for what.

2.And how can you increase the speed of your computer?

So what are these Windows services?

Services- applications that are automatically or manually launched by the system when Windows starts and perform various tasks regardless of the user’s status.

Open list of services can be done in several ways:

1. Hold down the windows button and press R, a window will open, enter services.msc there

2. Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services

3. Start > right-click on my computer > Manage > Services and Applications > Services

As you can see, there are quite a lot of them in Windows and by downloading, you can familiarize yourself what services exist and what each of them is responsible for.

Since services are applications, they operate and use some of the computer's resources. you can improve its performance. Let's see what can be disabled.

What services can be disabled in Windows 7, 8

I did not make a list of those services that can be disabled, because... many services are individual. I just tried to describe each service and in what situations they can be disabled. If you need to turn something off mindlessly, then just use .

* BranchCache The service caches network content. If you don't use your home network, you can turn it off altogether.

* DHCP client - If you use the Internet, do not touch it under any circumstances. It is this service that assigns you an IP address.

* DNS client — It is also a necessary service for using the Internet. Works with your DNS (serves in the right directions).

* KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator - system transaction function. We leave it the same way.

* Microsoft .NET Framework - We leave all such services as is. They serve for the normal operation of most applications.

* Parental Controls - Parental control service. If you don't use it, you can turn it off.

* 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.

* Remote Desktop Configuration - For remote desktop. If you do not use remote connections, disable it.

* Superfetch Useful feature, works with cache. Speeds up Windows, so leave it.

* Windows Audio - Controls sound. If you don't need the sound, turn off the sound. In other cases we leave it.

* Windows CardSpace - unnecessary and unsafe service. That's why we turn it off.

* 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!

* WMI Performance Adapter - needed for services that require wmi, install manually. If any applications need them, they will launch them themselves)

* 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.

* Network Access Protection Agent - We set it manually, because... if necessary, the service will start if some program requests the necessary information.

* AIPsec policy gent - Needed if you have a network and the Internet.

* 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 - needed only 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.

* 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 turn it on if necessary.

* Grouping of network participants - Needed for home group. Install manually, you never know...

* Disk Defragmenter - In principle, it does not interfere. You can leave it or turn it off. If you turn it off, I recommend doing it once a month. And for ssd drives, we disable it altogether!

* Automatic Remote Access Connection Manager - We set it manually. Needed for remote connections.

* 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.

* 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 − 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.

* Windows Defender - Protection against spyware and malware. Install a normal antivirus and disable this service.

* CNG Key Isolation - Manually.

* Windows Management Instrumentation - System service, without it, some applications may not work correctly, so it’s better to leave it.

* Application Compatibility Information - A useful thing, it helps launch applications that refuse to run on your OS. We set it manually.

* Group Policy Client - We leave it. Responsible for security policy settings.

* Changed Link Tracking Client - Tracking ntfs files is not necessary. Turn it off.

* Distributed Transaction Coordinator - We set it manually.

* Windows Presentation Foundation font cache - We set it manually. Applications will launch it if necessary.

* 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 - System service, leave it as is.

* NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP - If there are no other computers on the network, then manually.

* Windows Instant Connections - Setup Logger - Manually.

* SSDP Discovery - Leave it as is. Required for new devices.

* Interactive Service Discovery − 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.

* Basic TPM services − Only needed to use TMP and/or BitLocker chips.

* 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.

*PIP bus enumerator PnP-X — 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.

* Media Class Scheduler − We leave it to those for whom sound is important.

* 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.

* HomeGroup Provider - To use home groups. Better by hand.

* Wired Auto-Tuning - Manually.

* 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.

* Certificate Distribution − Better by hand.

* 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.

* Thread Ordering Server - Disable if there is no home group.

* 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.

* SSTP Service - We leave it as is, the service is needed if there is Internet on the computer.

* 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.

* Tablet PC Input Service - If the screen is not touch-sensitive, then it is not needed.

* Windows Time Service - needed to synchronize time with the Internet.

* 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.

* 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.

* Windows Font Cache Service - serves to improve performance, caches fonts and does not waste time loading.

* WITHMedia Center set-top box service - If you don't use any attachments, you don't need it.

* Block Level Archiving Engine Service - We set it manually. If archiving or restoration is needed, the service will start on its own.

* 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.

* Portable Device Enumerator Service - Used to synchronize music, videos, etc. with removable media. I would install it manually. This is not always necessary.

* Windows Media Center Scheduler Service - Needed if you only watch programs in Windows Media Player.

* 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.

* User Profile Service - Better to leave it. It works with computer user profiles.

* PNRP Computer Name Publishing Service - Needed for home groups.

* Windows Error Logging Service - Logs errors. It's better to install it manually.

* Windows Media Center Receiver Service - to watch TV and radio programs in the player.

* Connected Network Information Service - It is better to leave it as is for normal network operation.

* Network List Service - It's better to leave it that way.

* SPP Notification Service - For licensing. Leave by hand.

* 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.

* 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.

* RPC Endpoint Mapper - The service is needed for incoming traffic. Nothing can be done about it. That's why we leave it.

* Windows Audio Endpoint Builder - If you need sound, leave it.

* 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.

* Manage certificates and health key - Install it manually, if you need it, it will start on its own.

* 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 only have a fax.

* Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) - Leave it by hand. The service is useful.

* 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.

I tried to present the entire list of services. By disabling some, you will improve the performance of your computer. You can also decide at your own discretion which ones are needed and which ones are not. For example, if there is no Internet, then you can safely cut half of it; if there is no printer, then you can also turn off a lot. Thus, depending on your needs, you can significantly invigorate your old computer.

1. Yes, I read about the services, I was pleased with the Windows Firewall - disable it, in a word, experts, good luck to you gentlemen!!!

2. Alexei

   That's right, for more reliable protection, you need to use special firewalls. But the standard one is fragile and can also malfunction when working with programs.

3. Yana

   Can you tell me how to create a “reg file” for services (if only the merge would have done that’s all) so that you don’t have to do anything manually each time and waste time. They are roughly written like this;
   "Start"=dword:00000003

   You can create a “reg file” x86 and x64 OS Windows 7 or text for copying and further creation (reg) Thank you!!!

4. Alexey Kuznetsov

   Hello, this is done like this: open notepad, paste:
   For example:

   
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5. Yana

   This is all clear))) I need the name of the services themselves, here is an example: AxInstSV, SensrSvc (at the end of the registry branches, this is the name), etc. maybe you have a list of Windows 7 x86 x64 services where (name) and what they are service, I would be grateful. If anyone needs a list of default x86 Windows7 services, copy and create a reg file.

   
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   PS. REGEDIT4 (as you wrote) if my memory serves me correctly, then this is like this for older versions of XP (don’t blame me))) when creating a reg.file, the last line in notepad should be free.

6. Alexey Kuznetsov

   Wow) I would probably love to have such a list myself, but now there’s absolutely no time to do it. You just need to spend about 6 hours to collect all the services

7. Yana

   Let me know how you have time and start creating your list of services. I will compose it for myself. Perhaps you can write an article about this, it will be very interesting for me (and other participants) to both read and participate in this process. And for completeness of the material I provide a list of Windows 7 x64 SP1 services by default.

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8. Alexey Kuznetsov

   Okay, but I'm afraid it won't happen soon)

9. Sergey

   Hello! I would really like a reg file to disable services as much as possible for Win7 x64 SP1 Home Basic. I don’t use printing, I have a 2-3Mb/s internet USB modem, I don’t create a network. I have disabled services and am not creating a manual shadow copy. All processes - 23pcs with Task Manager, because 3Gb of memory in total, well, the toys are heavy, the Internet flies, everything opens faster than the “pros” boast about acceleration! I would be very grateful if you could post the reg file so I can copy it. Thank you!

10. Alexey Kuznetsov

    It's not the service's fault, but the old office components. In this case, you need to download a special utility to completely remove the office and then just install a new one.
    Microsoft Office 2003 → download utility
    Microsoft Office 2007 → download the utility
    Microsoft Office 2010 → download the utility

11. Eugene

    Alexey, hello! Thanks for the utilities, everything was cleared, but the problem remained. Instead of the UPDATE sign, INSTALL appears and everything repeats the same way. Perhaps the remnants of OpenOffice 4.1.1 are interfering
    Perhaps it was my mistake during installation? Or you downloaded the wrong Word.

    Vladimir

    A short but important note. Archive for downloading “List of services in Windows XP 4.7” is a rather ancient creation.

12. Vladimir

    And in general, the material is very ancient. Of course, it is relevant, in some part...

13. Sergey

    If it’s not difficult, tell me... To create a home network, I can’t enable the DNS client on the computer (Windows 7max) in Services (network discovery doesn’t work without it). All buttons (stop, start) are inactive. The service is disabled! When I try to start: automatic, manually reports that the system cannot find the specified path. Services: SSDP Discovery,
    UPnP Device Host
    Function Discovery Resource Publication is enabled! There is only one user in the system with Administrator rights. Maybe something needs to be enabled in the registry? Maybe Kaspersky is blocking something, some ports need to be opened?

14. Evg.

    Yana, task manager (7), “services” tab, information on services in the “description” column.

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What Windows operating systems have always been famous for is their rich functionality, which means a good expenditure of computer resources on those functions that you may never use. This article will focus on services, as some of them not only consume resources, but are also an excellent backdoor for viruses.

To be more precise, we will look at: what services are and why they are needed, how to enable and disable services in Windows 7, which Windows services can be disabled, etc. Let's start in order.

2 How to disable services in Windows 7?

This is done quite simply. Regardless of the version of Windows, go to computer management and select services.

A list of applications will appear in front of you.

By the way, in advanced mode you can see what each application is responsible for and whether it is enabled or not. To do this, click on any of the services with the left mouse button.

To disable and configure the launch of a service, you need to go to its properties.

How to start a Windows service? In the same way, we launch it in the application properties. If you need it to work all the time, then select to start Windows services automatically. If you need it occasionally, then select the startup type - manually.

If the Windows service fails to start, we look for the problem either in the application settings; if everything is ok with the settings, then most often viruses have damaged it. I recommend installing it. The problem of launching some applications is a topic for entire articles, so as the problem becomes more urgent, articles with a step-by-step solution will be published. In order not to miss - .

2.1 Which Windows services can be disabled?

Let's move on to the most interesting part. List of services that I disable:

• Windows Search
• Offline files
• Network Access Protection Agent
• Computer browser
• IP Ancillary Service
• Secondary login
• Grouping of network participants
• Automatic Remote Access Connection Manager
• Print Manager (only if you are not using a printer)
• Remote access connection manager (if not used - VPN)
• Network Member Identity Manager
• Performance Logs and Alerts
• Setting up a Remote Desktop Server
• Smart Card Removal Policy
• Homegroup Listener
• Windows Event Collector
• Network login
• Tablet PC input service
• Windows Image Upload (WIA) service
• Windows Media Center Scheduler Service
• Smart card
• Diagnostic system unit
• Diagnostic Service Node
• Fax (if not used)
• Performance counter library host
• Security Center
• Windows Update

You can also disable other unnecessary Windows 7 services. But before disabling, I recommend reading what this application means and only then disabling it.

2.2 How to remove a Windows service?

To remove unnecessary services, go to the application properties using the algorithm described above. Stop the service if it is running and copy its name.

sc delete “Update Jump Flip” (enter the copied service name in quotes)

If the application name consists of one word, then enter the same command only without quotes, for example:

sc delete SysMain

Important: When deleting a service, be careful, as this process is not reversible. Before uninstalling, be sure to read the functions and purpose of the application.

That's all, after disabling unnecessary Windows services, the computer's system resources will be free of unnecessary work. To make the effect of Windows optimization more noticeable, I advise you to read the previous articles:

Let's look at simple tips for speeding up Windows 7. A colossal amount of resources is spent to make the menus animated and translucent, to play additional sounds for the user's reaction and other embellishments. So, if you use a computer for work, then you can safely turn off this “beauty”, and in return get some performance gain, and also free up some .

1. In the article we will look at other services that, by disabling them, will increase performance
   Disable Aero theme on Windows 7
   Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize, select Window Color Tab.
   Uncheck "Enable Transparency" and click the "Open classic appearance properties for more color options" button.
2. Here you can customize the appearance of the classic theme to suit your needs. Disabling animated themes
   will really speed up your computer. You can check this by looking at the amount of free memory in the task manager with the Aero theme turned on and off.
   If you still value Aero-style windows, then you can increase your computer’s performance by leaving Aero but disabling the animation effects. To do this, go to “Properties” of “My Computer” - “Advanced system settings” - “Advanced” tab - Performance - “Settings”. Uncheck all the boxes except the last two items and “sliding when expanding lists”, these parameters do not affect performance in any way.
3. System performance is reduced not only by the interface, but also by services, many of which you simply do not need.
   Disable indexing search feature in Windows 7
   Right-click My Computer on your desktop and select Manage.
   Click the Services and Applications button in Computer Management.
   Click on "Services".
   We are looking for "Windows Search" - "Search" (Indexing content, caching properties and search results for files, email and other content.).
4. Right-click on this line from the list and select "Properties" - "Startup type" - "Disable" - "Ok"
   Some Windows 7 services are not used by you on a daily basis and waste resources. For example, the Print Spooler service is only required when using a printer. If you don’t have a printer, then there is only one harm from it. Go to "Manage my computer" and disable services that you do not use.
5. Disable User Account Control user ac (UAC) feature in Windows 7
   In Control Panel, open "User Accounts" - "Change User Account Control Settings"
   Click Manage User Accounts Communication Settings.
   And now just drag the slider to "Never notify in the following cases:".
   Click "OK" and restart your computer.
   The User Account Control (UAC) feature in Windows 7 is very annoying, although the developers claim that it helps protect your computer from viruses and unauthorized access. But in reality it only irritates by requiring constant confirmations (recommended only for experienced users).
6. Using ReadyBoost- technology that allows an external USB Flash drive to be used for caching files frequently used in RAM. The main advantage of this approach is much lower delays during random access to information than for a swap file located on the hard drive. It is recommended to use it when running large applications such as Adobe Photoshop, 3Dmax, etc., and only if you have a “fast” flash drive.
   To activate the option, you need to connect the Flash drive to your computer, go to “My Computer” - right-click on the USB Flash Drive icon - go to the ReadyBoost tab - check the “Use this device” box. You can configure how much space on the USB drive will be used as RAM memory.
7. Turn off unused Windows 7 components
   Open Programs and Features in Control Panel.
   Click on the "Turn Windows features on or off" button in the left pane.
   Now uncheck any programs you don't use in Windows 7 and restart your system for the changes to take effect.
8. Disabling the Windows 7 Sidebar
   Right-click in the sidebar and select Properties.
   In the window properties, uncheck "Start sidebar when Windows starts"
9. Changing the power plan.
   For maximum performance, double-click "Power Options" in Control Panel.
   Click the down arrow showing "Show additional plans" to see "High Performance". Now all that remains is to activate the "!High performance" option. If you want, you can further configure power management.
10. Disable preview feature
    In the Control Panel, select "Folder Options" - go to the "View" tab - check the "Always show icons, not thumbnails" checkbox. This will speed up opening folders.
11. Disable screensaver and wallpaper
    To display wallpaper and screensaver, the system needs memory. Thus, by disabling these functions we can save some megabytes of memory.
    Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize.
    Click on the "Screen Saver" link, select "None" from the drop-down menu and click "Apply" and then "OK".
    Now click on “desktop background” and select “Solid colors” from the drop-down menu.
12. Removing unnecessary programs from startup.
    Run the "MSCONFIG" utility ( WIN+R, in the window that opens, write MSCONFIG), the system settings will open. Now go to the "Startup" tab. Uncheck the entries you don't need. This is really important if you have installed a lot of software on your computer. Many programs such as ACDSee will run as a service, in the background, as a detector device, etc. in the launch system. They are not really needed for most Windows users. Preventing the launch of such programs during system startup will save a few seconds when turning on the computer and will speed up its operation in the future.
13. Disable unwanted system sounds in Windows 7.
    Type Mmsys.cpl in Start in the search bar and click. Go to the "Sounds" tab. Now, from the "Sound Schemes:" drop-down menu, select "No Sounds" > Click the "Apply" > "OK" button.
14. Disable login password
    Disable the user's login password; checking it also takes system time

The Windows operating system runs many services, but not all of them are particularly needed, and using unnecessary services is a waste of system resources. Accordingly, services we do not need or one service can be disabled. How it's done?

There are two ways to see the list of services:

Method 1.
Click " Start – Control Panel – Administrative Tools – Services».

Method 2.
Click “Start” and enter “Services” in the search bar, then go to the result we need:

A list of services opens before us. Opposite those that are currently working is the status: “Working”.

In order to disable one of the services, click on it twice with the left mouse button or once with the right mouse button and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

A window will open: properties of this service. Here, in the “General” tab, opposite “Startup type”, you need to select “Disabled” and click “OK”.

But you don’t need to disable all services. Only those that you really don’t need at the moment are disabled. For example, if you do not need Windows Firewall, then you disable the Windows Firewall service.

Owners of personal computers with limited computing resources often try to improve operating system performance by disabling services. By disabling services, a PC user can increase and optimize the performance of an old computer, but problems may arise when disabling services that are necessary for the operating system to function properly.

Problems caused by disabling a particular service can be very different and lead to different consequences. For example, if we disable a service called " Plug and Play", this will lead to the fact that you will not be able to connect new peripherals and components to the PC.

To help our readers optimize PC performance by disabling unnecessary services, we have prepared material in which we will describe in detail the solution to this problem in the Windows 7, 8 and XP operating systems.

Optimizing performance in Windows 7

In the Windows 7 operating system, there are two ways to disable services. The first method allows us to solve our problem through add-in in Control Panel, the second - through console. To use the first and second methods, we first determine which services we can disable without harm to the system.

Here is a list of services with which we can disable without harm to the system:

• Print Manager- if your PC does not have a working MFP or inkjet, then feel free to turn it off;
• Tablet PC input service- is responsible for supporting touch screens in tablets and touch monitors; if your computer does not have a touch screen, then feel free to disable it;
• Remote Desktop Service- allows other users to connect to your desktop remotely and work on it; if you do not use the remote desktop, then feel free to disable it;
• Computer Browser- creates a transfer list that is sent to other PCs on the network. This list is needed to determine the main computer on the network. For a home user, this does not matter, so the computer browser can be disabled;
• IP Ancillary Service- responsible for the new version of the IPv6 protocol. Since in most cases our providers still use the old IPv4 protocol, we can disable this service without consequences;
• Remote registry- used to remotely edit registry entries. In most cases, this feature is not needed by a home user, so feel free to disable it;
• Terminal Service- is responsible for access to remote terminal servers; if you do not use RDP, then disable it;
• Disk Defragmenter- thanks to this service, the operating system automatically defragments the disk, but if you have a third-party defragmentation utility installed, for example, Defraggler, then feel free to disable it;
• Secure storage- provides secure storage of digital signatures, private keys and encrypted data. If you do not use encrypted information, then disable encrypted storage;
• BitLocker Drive Encryption Service- used to encrypt local disks. If you do not use disk encryption, then disable BitLocker;
• Bluetooth support- ensures the operation of the Bluetooth transmitter and data transmission through it. If your PC does not have a Bluetooth transmitter, then feel free to turn it off.

To use the first method, we must go to the program execute " Execute" and enter the command "services.msc" into it. You can run the program through the menu " Start"or using the keyboard shortcut Win + R

After executing the command, we will be taken to the required add-in. I would also like to note that this method of opening this add-on works on XP and Windows 8.

For example, we need to find and open in this add-on " Print Manager».

To completely stop " Print Manager", select the launch type " Disabled» and click the Stop button. After these steps, the service will go into the " Stopped».

If in the future you need to connect the printer to your computer, then leave the print manager startup type in the “ Manually».

Now let's look at the console stop of unnecessary services. First of all, let's launch the console as Administrator. To do this, enter “CMD” in the Windows 7 search and launch the console as Administrator, as shown in the image below.

In a running console, let's also try to stop " Print Manager" To do this, type the command in the console: net stop "spooler" and execute it.

After this, the spooler process will stop. In the same way, other processes are turned off through the console.

From the examples it is clear that stopping an unnecessary service is quite easy, so even a novice PC user can cope with this task.

Optimizing performance in Windows 8

For Windows 8, disabling services looks the same as in Windows 7, even the add-on has remained virtually unchanged.

Therefore, it makes no sense to describe a similar process. The only difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8 is the number of services that can be disabled. In addition to the services described in the previous example, in Windows 8 you can also disable the following:

• Changed Link Tracking Client- this service is designed to monitor changeable parameters in installed programs. For example, adjusting the address of a shortcut that has been moved to another location;
• BranchCache- technology that helps companies speed up data exchange in a large network;
• Hyper-V- you can disable all services in the control panel add-on if you do not use virtual machines on your computer;
• Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service- provides access to computers via the iSCSI protocol;
• Family Safety- when using family safety in eight, it is better not to disable this service.

The list shows which services can be disabled in Windows 8 without harm to the system.

Getting better performance by disabling unnecessary services in XP

The principle of disabling services in Windows XP is the same as in seven and eight. If you have had experience disabling Windows XP services, then you can easily do this in Windows 7 and 8. The only difference will be the add-in and command line interface.

Also, the number of services in XP that can be stopped painlessly is significantly lower than in Windows 7 and 8. Below is a list of services that you can stop without harming Windows XP:

• Error Logging Service- allows you to send a report about OS and program errors to Microsoft via the Internet;
• Remote registry- described in the first example;
• Computer Browser- described in the first example;
• SSDP Discovery Service- detection of network devices with UpnP protocols; Disabling this service is not critical for a home user;
• Remote Desktop Service- described in the first example.

The example describes only a small part of the services that can be disabled.

We advise you not to disable services in Windows XP unnecessarily, since this OS consumes few computer resources. By disabling unnecessary services on a computer running Windows XP, you will rarely notice a noticeable improvement in performance.

In the material reviewed, we looked at the main services, disabling which is safe for the functioning of Windows 7, 8 or XP. You can also disable at your own risk even more unused and running services in the Control Panel add-on, most of which cannot be disabled.

Be careful when performing such experiments as they affect system stability and performance.

Before disabling a service not described in this material, it is better to familiarize yourself with its purpose in the description in the Control Panel add-on.

I would also like to advise novice users conducting similar experiments: create a system restore point and make a backup important data.

Video on the topic

While the operating system is running, dozens of small programs called services are executed unnoticed by the user. They can be responsible for a variety of things: connecting to the network, switching languages, supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, working with printers and faxes, etc. By default, all Windows services are activated to make working with your computer easier. However, they all consume some amount of system resources. This article provides a description of which services can be safely disabled in order to increase the speed of Windows.

Such optimization is especially important for low-power computers that suffer from a lack of RAM.

Proper system configuration and disabling unnecessary services can significantly improve the performance of any PC.

By default, Windows includes even those processes that the average user may never need. These include fax support, registry management, and, for example, networking, provided that you currently only have one machine.

Setting up and disabling services

To work with services, Microsoft has developed an interface, which is accessed by default through the control panel:

Which ones can be disabled?

Here is a small list of objects that are active by default, which can be disabled without negative consequences for the functioning of Windows.

If you don't work with remote connections and desktops, here is a list of objects that you definitely won't need and that can be disabled:

• Remote registry.
• Remote desktops.
• Auxiliary IP.
• Remote registry (it is better to disable it even if you are working on the network).
• NetBios module.
• Browser for personal computers.
• Server.
• Home Group Provider.

The following block contains elements for the operation of certain devices that you may not be using at the moment:

• Fax setup.
• Print Manager.
• Bluetooth module.
• Input from a tablet PC.
• Smart cards.

And finally, services that provide access to services that are simply not needed by all Windows users.

• Themes (if you use classic).
• Windows Search (if you don't need Explorer search).
• Archiving.
• Secure storage.
• Bitlocker (disk encryption).
• Update Center (if you have disabled system updates and patches).

Safety

The purpose of these manipulations is to optimize the system. However, incorrect settings can lead to annoying consequences. It is better not to touch many services that are running by default, since without them the operating system will lose some functions that are important to you.

Excessive optimization is also not particularly useful. If your computer is capable of “pulling” all background processes that are active by default, such a setting will not lead to anything.

Good day to everyone, dear friends, acquaintances, readers and other individuals. Today we will talk about which services can be disabled for the purposes of promotion and other nuances.

You have been asking for this article for a long time and the old version was even updated several times. This is the next update, where we will even talk a little about why we are actually disabling something, but in some places we will remain silent.

In particular, you can learn to independently understand these nuances and interact with the system more deeply, as was the case with, and all sorts of other interesting things.

Let's get started.

Useful introduction

In view of the endless holivars in the past, it is worth explaining several important and simple theses.

• Firstly, here no one forces anyone to do anything, does not claim that it will be useful for you personally, will give an increase or security by so many (specifically) percent, and so on. You perform all actions based on personal considerations, be it the goals already mentioned or simply the desire to study the system deeper and better;
• Secondly, whatever one may say, there is a benefit from this. For whom, which one and in what cases - as just said - this is the second question. One way or another, services not only create a useful/idle load, but also carry vulnerabilities, sometimes of a very significant nature. Anyone can quickly google the latest scandals on this topic;
• Third, if you are not a supporter of studying, disabling, optimizing anything and you like everything as it is, then just skip this article. You can giggle happily to yourself, but no one needs your holivar comments here. There were enough of them here, both earlier and on our forum, and they exist quite well throughout the Internet. Go there and swear.

Once again for those in the tank, the article was written because... Effectiveness depends on the situation and the machine.

OS services Windows(English) Windows Service, services) - applications that are automatically (if configured) launched by the system at startup Windows and executed regardless of the user's status. Shares similarities with the concept of daemons in Unix.

In most cases, services are prohibited from interacting with the console or desktop of users (both local and remote), but for some services an exception is possible - interaction with the console (session number 0 in which the user is registered locally or when the service starts mstsc with key / console).

There are several modes for services:

• Prohibited from launching;
• Manual start (on request);
• Automatic startup when the computer boots;
• Automatic (delayed) start (introduced in Windows Vista And Windows Server 2008);
• Mandatory service/driver (automatic start and inability (for the user) to stop the service).

Something like this. Now let's look at this with our own eyes before disabling services.

Where do the services live?

Services are located at " Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Administrative Tools\Services"(the path can be copied, pasted into Explorer and clicked Enter):

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That is, just a window with a list of services, their status and all sorts of other differences. You can double-click on each service and see a description, startup status, rights used, dependencies (other services) and other tails:

Here, by the way, you can configure parameters for interaction with the recovery shell, more precisely, set parameters indicating what to do if the service does not start:

This is an extremely useful thing that many people do not know, forget or simply do not use. But in vain, very in vain. It is precisely because of this that, by the way, sometimes the computer is often restarted, when you can simply restart the service if it fails or set up automatic execution of any actions in this regard.

But let's move on to the lists. So to speak, for freeloaders;)

Primary list of services to disable

To begin with, we warn you once again that you do everything at your own peril and risk, for your own goals and objectives, under your own configuration, system version and hardware. We recommend, firstly, that you first save the article to disk (in case of problems with the Internet), and secondly, write down what you disable and why. Better in a notebook.

A simplified, primary list for disabling services is as follows (this is an option without comments, it might be outdated, it may overlap with the updated list below):

• Windows CardSpace;
• Windows Search;
• Offline files;
• Network Access Protection Agent;
• Adaptive brightness control;
• Archiving Windows;
• IP Ancillary Service;
• Secondary login;
• Grouping of network participants;
• Automatic remote access connection manager;
• Print Manager (if there are no printers);
• Remote Access Connection Manager (if not VPN);
• Network Member Identity Manager;
• Performance logs and alerts;
• Defender Windows;
• Secure storage;
• Setting up a remote desktop server;
• Smart Card Removal Policy;
• Microsoft);
• Homegroup listener;
• Event Collector Windows;
• Network login;
• Tablet input service PC;
• Windows Image Download Service ( WIA) (if there is no scanner or camera);
• Scheduler service Windows Media Center;
• Smart card;
• Volume shadow copy;
• Diagnostic system unit;
• Diagnostic Service Node;
• Fax machine;
• Performance counter library host;
• Security Center;
• Update centre Windows.

For those who value system recovery service, I highly recommend Not disable services:

• Volume shadow copy;
  Shadow Copy Software Provider ( Microsoft).

Otherwise, recovery and creation of checkpoints will not work.

A slightly more severe list of service shutdowns + some comments

Below is a slightly more complete and commented list of services Windows to turn off. It was compiled by the moderator of our forum, for which we especially thank him.

The list, like the one above, does not pretend to be the only correct one, but, nevertheless, it is the most relevant and understandable at the moment. Moreover, it is built on the basis of Windows 10. Actually:

• Dmwappushservice, - push message routing service WAP(we disable it so that it doesn’t send any of our confidential data anywhere;
• Microsoft APP-V client, - this service manages users and virtual applications, if we do not use it, we can safely disable it;
• Printer Extensions and Notifications, - it only makes sense to disable it if we NOT We use a printer at home and/or somewhere else. In other cases, this service NOT disable (!);
• Shared pc account manager, - disabled immediately after installation Windows;
• Superfetch, - maintains and improves system performance. You should only disable it if you have a storage device. In the case of ordinary HDD(especially laptops 5400 rpm) this service should be left and not touched;
• Windows Search, - content indexing, caching properties and search results for files, email and other content. The service is known to all readers, we ALWAYS disable it (provided that you do not need search, although even if it is disabled it will work, but just slowly);
• Xbox Accessory Management Service, - this service allows you to connect to your Xbox device. In the event that you do not have this device, this service should be cut out completely from the system;
• Xbox Game Monitoring, - similar to the previous service. If there are no xbox devices, then we turn them off, and if there are, then we don’t touch them;
• WWAN auto-configuration, - this service manages mobile broadband ( GSM And CDMA) data cards and built-in modular adapters, as well as connections and automatic network configuration. It is strongly recommended that you do not disable or stop this service to ensure the best possible experience for your mobile broadband devices. That is, in simple words, if you have, say 4G modem from some megaphone and you actively use it (on vacation or somewhere else), then do not disable this service;
• Offline files, - the Offline Files service performs the work of maintaining the Offline Files cache, responds to user logon and logout events, and implements the properties of common API and sends those interested in the operation of offline files and changes in cache state those events that are interesting to them. it is worth disabling the service;
• WMI Performance Adapter, - provides performance library information from management instrumentation vendors Windows (WMI) network clients. This service is only available when the Performance Data Support module is activated. This service should also be disabled;
• Net.Msmq Listener Adapter, - receives activation requests using protocols net.msmq And msmq.formatname and transfers them to the Process Activation Service Windows. This service is disabled by default and should be left disabled;
• Windows Defender Antivirus, - is disabled only if you are using another antivirus solution. In other cases, we turn it off;
• IP Ancillary Service, - Provides tunnel connectivity using tunneling technologies for IP versions 6 (6to4, ISATAP, proxy ports and Teredo), and - if you stop this service, your computer will not be able to use the additional connectivity features provided by these technologies;
• Secondary login, - Allows you to run processes as another user. If this service is stopped, this type of user registration is not available. If this service is disabled, other services that explicitly depend on it cannot start. also worth turning off;
• Grouping of network participants, - enables multi-party interactions using peer-to-peer grouping. When disabled, some apps, such as HomeGroup, may stop working. We also disable this service;
• Automatic Remote Access Connection Manager, - creates a connection to a remote network when the program accesses the remote DNS- or NetBIOS-name or address;
• Print Manager, - disable only if there is no printer
• Payment and NFC/Secure Elements Manager, - manages payments and protected items based on NFC;
• Remote Access Connection Manager, - disable provided that we do not need remote access;
• Xbox Live Authentication Manager, - again, if not xbox devices, then turn off;
• Downloaded map manager, - disable if we do not use Microsoft cards;
• Network Member Identity Manager, - well, you understand;
• Web Account Manager, - should be disabled if we do not use web recordings;
• Access to HID devices, - activates and supports the use of shortcut keys on keyboards, remote controls and other media devices. Disabling this service is not recommended. If there are no such special things, then you should turn them off;
• Performance Logs and Alerts, - the performance logging and alerting service collects data from local and remote computers according to the specified schedule parameters, and then writes the data to the log or issues it if you don’t look at the performance ratings, you should disable it;
• CNG Key Isolation, - key isolation service CNG placed in process LSA. This service provides key process isolation for private keys and associated cryptography operations, as required by common criteria. This service stores and uses long-lived keys in a secure process according to the requirements of the general criteria. should also be disabled;
• Hyper-V Guest Service Interface, - if we do not use virtualization based H.V.;
• data usage, - network data usage, traffic limit, background data transfer limitation, networks with a limited tariff plan. If you use a non-limited tariff plan, then you should disable this service;
• Distributed Transaction Coordinator, - coordination of transactions spanning multiple resource managers such as databases, message queues, and file systems. If you stop this service, such transactions will fail. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will not be able to start;
• Windows Presentation Foundation 3.0.0.0 font cache, - optimizes application performance Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) by caching commonly used font data. Applications WPF start this service if it is not already running. You can disable it, but this will degrade application performance. WPF;
• Routing and remote access, - offers routing services to organizations in local and global networks;
• Setting up a Remote Desktop Server;
• Windows Instant Connections - Setup Recorder, - service WCNCSVC contains configuration Windows Connect Now(protocol implementation WPS from Microsoft). It is used to configure wireless network settings - it should also be disabled;
• SSDP Discovery, - discovers network devices and services that use the discovery protocol SSDP such as devices UPnP. Also announces devices and services SSDP running on the local computer. If this service is stopped, detection of devices using SSDP, will not be executed. If this service is disabled, all services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start;
• Shell Hardware Definition, - should be disabled from a security point of view, as it controls the autostart of devices;
• Disk optimization should be disabled, - if you do not use the built-in Windows;
• Remote Desktop Services User Mode Port Redirector, - if you do not use remote desktops, then you should disable it;
• Smart Card Removal Policy;
• Software Shadow Copy Provider (Microsoft), - disable if we use other backup solutions, such as ;
• Homegroup Listener, - disable if you do not use homegroup;
• PNRP protocol, - allows serverless peer-to-peer name resolution over the Internet. If prohibited, some peer-to-peer and collaboration applications such as Remote Assistance, may not work. the average home user does not need this, so we disable it;
• Publishing feature discovery resources, - publishes this computer with its resources so that they can be discovered on the network. If this service is stopped, then network resources will no longer be published and will not be discovered by other computers on the network. if you don’t need to publish anything anywhere, then turn it off;
• Windows Event Collector, - this service manages persistent subscriptions to events from remote sources that support the protocol WS-Management. This includes event logs Windows Vista, equipment, as well as sources with an interface IPMI. This service stores forwarded events in the local event log. If this service is stopped or disabled, event subscriptions cannot be created and submitted events cannot be accepted;
• Windows Camera Frame Server;
• Xbox Live Online Service;
• AssignedAccessManager Service;
• PushToInstall Windows Service;
• Windows Mobile Hotspot Service, - allows you to use the data connection on another device;
• Web Publishing Service, - provides connections through the network and manages them using the service manager IIS;
• User Experience Virtualization Service, - provides support for moving application and OS settings;
• Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service, - turn it off if not in use H.V.;
• Windows Perception Service, - allows for spatial perception, spatial input and holographic rendering;
• Store demo service, - disable if the store is not needed Windows;
• Capability Access Manager Service, - provides tools to control application access UWP to application capabilities and checking an application's access to certain application capabilities.

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There are a lot of services. I called the services.msc snap-in the most convenient because it at least displays a detailed description of the service (unlike msconfig), which allows you to understand whether you need this service or not.

All services can be divided into three groups:
• services that cannot be disabled;
• services that can be disabled on almost any computer, because in most cases they are not needed;
• services that can be disabled on your home computer/laptop.

Here is an example of services that cannot be disabled:
• Windows Audio - manages audio tools for all Windows programs. If you disable this service, all audio devices and sound effects will not work.
• Windows Driver Foundation - Manages user mode driver processes.
• Media Class Scheduler - Allows you to prioritize jobs based on system task priorities. The service is designed for multimedia applications. By disabling this service, you will be left without sound.
• Plug and Play - Used to recognize changes in installed hardware and to simplify device installation. Previously, when installing an expansion card, it was necessary to specify its hardware resources (interrupt number, I/O ports). With the advent of Plug and Play (PnP) technology, all devices that support it (and now all devices support PnP) are configured automatically. All the user needs to do is install the device driver if it is not on the system.
• Superfetch - used to improve system performance, do not disable this service! Superfetch observes which programs the user runs most often and pre-loads them into memory. When a user launches an application, it launches almost instantly, because the application, in fact, is already loaded (but not yet launched!) into RAM. The Superfetch service can be disabled almost painlessly - the system will work, but slower. Although, if you only have 1 GB of RAM, you can try disabling Superfetch - your system may run faster with the service disabled. But if there is enough RAM (2 GB or more), then there is no need to disable Superfetch - the system will work slower.
• Task Scheduler - Previously, the task scheduler was not a particularly important service, but in Windows 7 there are a lot of important system tasks in the scheduler schedule, so it is highly undesirable to disable the scheduler. Even a deferred disk scan is performed using the task scheduler. By the way, you won’t be able to switch keyboard layouts if Task Scheduler is turned off.
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) - This service cannot be disabled, even if you really want to. So many other services depend on this service that the system prevents the user from stopping critical services such as Remote Procedure Call.
• Desktop Window Manager Session Manager - If you disable this service, the Aero interface will not work. If you don't use Aero (for example, because you have a weak computer), this service can be disabled.
• Themes - without this service the Aero interface will not work either, so do not disable it.
• Windows Installer - do not disable this service, otherwise you will not be able to install applications.

On almost any computer (be it a corporate computer, home computer or laptop), you can disable the following services:
• Remote Registry - Allows remote users to modify your system's registry. If the service is disabled, then only local users can edit the registry. For security reasons, it is recommended to disable this service.
• Offline Files - Maintains a cache of offline files, responds to user login and logout events, and implements API properties related to offline files. Most users don't need support for offline files, so feel free to disable it.
• Tablet PC Input Service - Used to provide pen and handwriting functionality on tablet personal computers (PCs). Feel free to disable this service.
• Windows Error Logging Service - Allows the sending of error reports when a program hangs or crashes. Also responsible for maintaining error logs for diagnostic and recovery services. Disable it - the system will not bother you with attempts to send a report about program crashes.
• IPsec key modules for Internet key exchange and IP authentication - unless your computer is part of the Pentagon computer park and you are suffering from a mild form of paranoia, disable this service - 99% of users do not need it.
• Changed Link Tracking Client - tracks links of NTFS files that move within a computer or across a network. Disabling this service will make your laptop... run faster. So turn it off.
• Windows Search - indexes content to speed up file searches. If you rarely search for files on your computer, you can disable this service. Extended battery life is guaranteed.
• Parental Control (parental control) - this service was in Windows Vista, and in Windows 7 it is just a stub to ensure backward compatibility. Therefore, you can safely disable it - this service does nothing at all.

On your home computer and laptop, you can disable the following services (in addition to the services described above):
• IPSec Policy Agent - IPSec service is almost never used on a home computer, so you can safely turn it off. Laptop users need to turn off this service in any case: remember, the less the service runs, the longer the laptop can work offline.
• KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator - coordinates transactions between the transaction engine and MS DTC. The service description clearly states that if you don't need it, it's not recommended to run it. Turn it off.
• IP Ancillary Service - Provides tunnel connectivity using tunneling technologies for the IPv6 protocol.
• Print Spooler - If you don't have a printer (and you're not using a network printer), then disable this service. If you have a printer, try setting the startup type to Manual to manually start the service when you need it. If printing is not possible, set the startup type to Automatic. Whether your printer will print or not when the Print Spooler service is started manually depends only on the printer driver. If this service is disabled, icons from the Printers folder may disappear.
• Secondary login - allows you to run processes as another user. For security reasons, it is recommended to disable this service.
• Fax - allows you to send and receive faxes using the resources of this computer and network resources. In most cases this service is not needed, so feel free to disable it.
• Windows Defender - protects the system from spyware and potentially dangerous programs. If you plan to install an alternative protection system, then Windows Defender should be disabled. But if you do not plan to install additional protection measures, you should not disable Windows Defender.
• Windows Firewall - the recommendations here are the same as in the previous case. If you want to install a third-party firewall, disable this service. But if you don’t install anything, let the standard firewall work, which is quite good in Windows 7.
• Smart card removal policy - if you do not use smart cards to organize computer access policy, you can safely disable this service. In general, the service locks the computer desktop when the smart card is removed.
• Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service - If you are not using iSCSI (Internet-SCSI) devices, then set the startup type of this service to Manual.
• SSDP Discovery - Discovers network devices and services that use the SSDP protocol, such as UPnP devices. You can almost always disable this service.
• Adaptive brightness control - the service allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor depending on the ambient light. The service receives data on the lighting level from the light sensor. But not all users have a laptop equipped with such a sensor.
• Computer browser - maintains a list of computers on the network and provides it to programs upon their request. You can disable this service on your home computer.
• HID Device Access - If you do not have a USB keyboard, USB mouse, or wireless mouse/keyboard, then this service can be disabled.
• Basic TPM services - If you are not using TMP and/or BitLocker chips, then you can disable this service.
• Server - if the computer is not used as a server and file and printer sharing is not needed, this service can be disabled.
• Bluetooth Support Service - If you don't have Bluetooth or don't use it, disable this service.

As you have already noticed, there are a lot of services. I will not give a description of each service, since you can already read it in the services.msc program. Instead, consider a table that will be your “guide” to Windows 7 services. It has only two columns - the name of the service and the recommended startup type. But before you enable or disable any service, carefully read its description - you may not be satisfied with the type of startup shown (for example, I recommend disabling the Fax service, but you can use it to send faxes).

Service	Recommended startup type
BranchCache	Manually
DHCP Client	Automatically
DNS Client	Automatically
KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator	Disabled
Microsoft .Net Framework NGEN v.<Версия>	Manually
Parental Control	Disabled
Plug-and-Play	Automatically
Quality Windows Audio Video Experience	Manually
Superfetch	Automatically
Windows Audio	Automatically
Windows Card Space	Disabled
Windows Driver Foundation - User-Mode Driver Framework	Automatically
Windows Search	Disabled
WMI Adapter Performance	Manually
WWAN auto-configuration	Manually
Offline Files	Disabled
Network Access Protection Agent	Disabled
IPSEC Policy Agent	Disabled
Adaptive brightness control	Disabled
Windows Backup	Manually
Windows Firewall	Automatically
Computer Browser	Disabled
Web Client	Disabled
Virtual Disk	Manually
IP Helper Service (IPHelper)	Disabled
Secondary Logon (SecondaryLogon)	Disabled
Grouping of network participants (PeerNetworkingGrouping)	Manually
Disk Defragmenter	Manually
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager	Manually
Print Spooler	Automatically
	Manually
	Automatically
	Disabled
	Automatically
Access to HID devices (Human Interface Devices Access)	Manually
Windows Event Log	Automatically
Performance Logs & Alerts	Manually
Software Protection
Windows Defender	Automatic (delayed start)
Protected Storage	Manually
CNG Key Isolation	Manually
Windows Management Instrumentation	Automatically
Application Compatibility Information (Application Experience)	Manually
Group Policy Client	Automatically
Distributed Links Tracking Client	Disabled
Distributed Transaction Coordinator	Disabled
Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache	Manually
SNMP Trap	Disabled
Remote Procedure Call Locator (RPC)	Disabled
Routing and Remote Access	Disabled
IPsec Keying Modules for Internet Key Exchange and Authenticated IP (IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules)	Disabled
DCOM Server Process Launcher	Automatically
NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP (TCP/IP NetBios Helper)	Disabled
Setting up a Remote Desktop Server	Manually
Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar	Manually
SSDP Discovery	Disabled
Interactive Services Detection	Manually
Internet Connection Sharing	Disabled
Remote Access Connection Manager	Manually
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager	Automatically
Peer Networking Identity Manager	Disabled
Security Accounts Manager (SAM)	Automatically
Shell Hardware Detection	Automatically
TPM Base Services	Manually
Remote Desktop UserMode Port Redirection	Manually
PnP-X Bus Enumerator	Manually
Nutrition	Manually
Task Scheduler	Automatically
Multimedia Class Scheduler	Automatically
Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support	Manually
Smart Card Removal Policy	Disabled
Homegroup Provider	Manually
Wired AutoConfig	Manually
Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider	Manually
Homegroup Listener	Manually
Protocol PNRP (Peer Name Resolution Protocol)	Manually
Function Discovery Resource Publication	Disabled
Workstation	Automatically
Certificate Propagation	Disabled
Extensible Authentication Protocol	Manually
Windows Event Collection	Disabled
Application Information	Manually
Server	Automatically
Thread Ordering Server	Manually
Network Logon (Netlogon)	Disabled
Network Connections	Manually
COM+ Event System (COM+ Event System)	Automatically
COM+ System Application (COM+ System Application)	Manually
SSTP Service	Manually
WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service	Disabled
WLAN AutoConfig Service	Manually
Base Filtering Engine	Automatically
Tablet PC Input Service	Disabled
Windows Time service	Disabled
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)	Automatically
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service	Manually
Network Store Interface Service	Manually
Windows Font Cache Service	Manually
Windows Media Center Extender Service	Disabled
Block Level Backup Engine Service	Manually
Net.TCP Port Sharing Service	Disabled
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service	Manually
Portable Device Enumerator Service	Disabled
Windows Media Center Scheduler Service	Manually
Bluetooth Support Service	Manually
Diagnostic Policy Service	Manually
Program Compatibility Assistant Service	Disabled
User Profile Service	Automatically
PNRP Machine Name Publication Service	Manually
Windows Error Reporting Service	Disabled
Windows Media Center Receiver Service	Disabled
Network Location Awareness	Automatically
Network List Service	Manually
SPP Notification Service	Manually
System Event Notification Service	Automatically
Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)	Disabled
BitLocker encryption service	Manually
Application Layer Gateway Service	Manually
Cryptographic Service	Automatically
Remote Desktop Services	Manually
Smart Card	Manually
RPC Endpoint Mapper	Automatically
Windows Audio Endpoint Builder	Automatically
Telephony	Manually
Themes	Automatically
Volume Shadow Copy	Manually
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Manager	Manually
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)	Automatically
Remote Registry	Disabled
Application Identity	Manually
Diagnostic System Host	Manually
Diagnostic Service Host	Manually
UPnP Device Host	Disabled
Application Management	Manually
Health Key and Certificate Management	Disabled
ActiveX Installer	Manually
Windows Installer	Manually
Windows Modules Installer	Manually
Fax	Disabled
Background Intelligence Transfer Service (BITS)	Disabled
Function Discovery Provider Host	Disabled
Windows Color System (WCS)	Manually
Security Center	Disabled
Windows Update	Manually
Encrypting File System (EFS)	Automatically

Now let's figure out how to properly disable services. Make a list of services you don't need. After that, proceed to disable services. But don't disable all services at once. Disable 2-3 services and restart your computer. If the computer boots and works normally after disabling services, then disable the next 2-3 services, etc. Sometimes it happens that the user disables all the services that he thinks are unnecessary, but then it turns out that some service was still needed, and without it the system no longer works as it should. But how do you know which service to enable? For example, would you guess that keyboard layouts won't switch if you disable Task Scheduler? Fortunately, in Windows 7, the user cannot disable system-critical services, which include the Task Scheduler. There is a way to disable such services, but not through the services.msc snap-in.