What Windows services can be disabled to speed up the system

Windows manages multiple services - programs that operate in the background, providing a normal computer. Some of them we use very rarely, and some - and at ever. These services can be disabled to improve operating performance.

Setting up Windows Services

Configure services, you can work in a special manager Windows. To open it, use the key combination Windows + R, which appeared in the prompt, type services.msc, and press Enter. You will see the same or similar (if you have one of the older versions of the OS) window:

Service Manager displays in a table. Here you can see a list of available services, read a brief description, and find out the current status. Of particular importance is the column "Startup Type". That it shows whether a particular service is included and what mode it is run by the system.

With a double click on one of the services you open a window in which it can be turned off. Just open the item "Startup type," select "Disabled" and click "OK". But there is value "Manual", among other options for launch. For security reasons, chooses it to all the services that you want to turn off. This allows the system to run the service when they are really needed, and do not spend them

Do not turn off the service completely, but only translate them into the manual mode.

The following services are not critical to the operation of the system, and many users can manage without them. So you can transfer them to the manual mode. Before you make changes, be sure to read a brief description, not to stop the work important to you services.

Some services from our list can already be completely disabled on your PC or initially operate in manual mode. In this case, just skip it.

Erroneous actions during setup services may lead to incorrect operation of the system. Making changes, you take responsibility for themselves.

For the changes to take effect after adjustment do not forget to reboot the PC.

Windows service, which can be converted to manual mode

Russian-language names of some services from this list may differ from those you see on your computer. But this applies only to the wording. If you can not find the exact name of the service, look for options that are similar in meaning.

Windows 10

• Functionality for connected users and telemetry (Connected User Experiences and Telemetry).
• Diagnostic Policy Service (Diagnostic Policy Service).
• Diagnostic Tracking Service (Diagnostic Tracking Service).
• Distributed Link Tracking Client (Distributed Link Tracking Client) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• dmwappushsvc.
• Manager Download map (Downloaded Maps Manager) - if you are not using the application "Maps".
• Auxiliary Service IP (IP Helper) - if you do not use IPv6-connection.
• Assistant Service Program Compatibility (Program Compatibility Assistant Service).
• Print Spooler (Print Spooler) - if you do not have a printer.
• Remote Registry (Remote Registry) - this service can be completely disabled.
• Secondary Logon (Secondary Logon).
• Security Center (Security Center).
• NetBIOS support module via TCP / IP (TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper).
• touch keyboard service and the writing pad (Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service).
• Windows Defender Service (Windows Defender Service).
• Windows Error Reporting Service (Windows Error Reporting Service).
• Windows Image Service (Windows Image Acquisition, WIA) - if you do not have a scanner.
• Windows Search - If you do not use the Windows Search function.

Windows 8 / 8.1

• Computer Browser (Computer Browser) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Diagnostic Policy Service (Diagnostic Policy Service).
• Distributed Link Tracking Client (Distributed Link Tracking Client) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Auxiliary Service IP (IP Helper) - if you do not use IPv6-connection.
• Offline Files (Offline Files).
• Assistant Service Program Compatibility (Program Compatibility Assistant Service).
• Service enumerator portable devices (Portable Device Enumerator Service).
• Print Spooler (Print Spooler) - if you do not have a printer.
• Remote Registry (Remote Registry) - this service can be completely disabled.
• Secondary Logon (Secondary Logon).
• Security Center (Security Center).
• Server (Server) - If the computer is not being used as a server.
• NetBIOS support module via TCP / IP (TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Windows Error Reporting Service (Windows Error Reporting Service).
• Windows Image Service (Windows Image Acquisition, WIA) - if you do not have a scanner.
• Windows Search - If you do not use the Windows Search function.

Windows 7

• Computer Browser (Computer Browser) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Window Manager Session Manager Desktop (Desktop Window Manager Session Manager) - if you do not use Aero theme design.
• Diagnostic Policy Service (Diagnostic Policy Service).
• Distributed Link Tracking Client (Distributed Link Tracking Client) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Auxiliary Service IP (IP Helper) - if you do not use IPv6-connection.
• Offline Files (Offline Files).
• Service enumerator portable devices (Portable Device Enumerator Service).
• Print Spooler (Print Spooler) - if you do not have a printer.
• Protected storage (Protected Storage).
• Remote Registry (Remote Registry) - this service can be completely disabled.
• Secondary Logon (Secondary Logon).
• Security Center (Security Center).
• Server (Server) - If the computer is not being used as a server.
• Input Service Tablet PC (Tablet PC Input Service).
• NetBIOS support module via TCP / IP (TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Topics (Themes) - if you use the Windows classic theme.
• Windows Error Reporting Service (Windows Error Reporting Service).
• Module start Windows Media Services Center (Windows Media Center Service Launcher).
• Windows Search - If you do not use the Windows Search function.

Windows Vista

• Computer Browser (Computer Browser) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Window Manager Session Manager Desktop (Desktop Window Manager Session Manager) - if you do not use Aero theme design.
• Diagnostic Policy Service (Diagnostic Policy Service).
• Distributed Link Tracking Client (Distributed Link Tracking Client) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Indexing Service (Indexing Service) - if you do not use Windows Search.
• Offline Files (Offline Files).
• Service enumerator portable devices (Portable Device Enumerator Service).
• Print Spooler (Print Spooler) - if you do not have a printer.
• ReadyBoost.
• Remote Registry (Remote Registry) - this service can be completely disabled.
• Secondary Logon (Secondary Logon).
• Security Center (Security Center).
• Server (Server) - If the computer is not being used as a server.
• System Restore Service (System Restore).
• Input Service Tablet PC (Tablet PC Input Service).
• NetBIOS support module via TCP / IP (TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Topics (Themes) - if you use the Windows classic theme.
• Windows Error Reporting Service (Windows Error Reporting Service).
• Module start Windows Media Services Center (Windows Media Center Service Launcher).
• Windows Search - If you do not use the Windows Search function.

Windows XP

• Annunciator (Alerter).
• Computer Browser (Computer Browser) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Distributed Link Tracking Client (Distributed Link Tracking Client) - If the computer is not connected to any network.
• Indexing Service (Indexing Service) - if you do not use Windows Search.
• Internet Firewall (ICF) / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (Internet Connection Firewall / Internet Connection Sharing).
• messaging service (Messenger).
• Remote Registry (Remote Registry) - this service can be completely disabled.
• Secondary Logon (Secondary Logon).
• Server (Server) - If the computer is not being used as a server.
• System Restore Service (System Restore).
• NetBIOS support module via TCP / IP (TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
• shipment Manager (Upload Manager).
• Wireless Setup (Wireless Zero Configuration).