Stopping unnecessary Windows 8.1 services. Which Windows services can be disabled to speed up the system. Open the list of services

Greetings friends! I want to tell you an interesting story about Task Manager in Windows 8. A few days ago I was asked to look at a laptop with eight installed, the fact is that the operating system on it was terribly slow, and this despite the presence of the most modern quad-core processor and capacity random access memory 6 GB. The problem was solved very quickly using the usual task manager, I must say that it has changed very much in the newest operating system from Microsoft, became more detailed and useful and I decided to write a separate article about it.

Task Manager in Windows 8

The owners of the laptop could not understand what was going on. The laptop began to slow down and freeze, seemingly for no reason. Sometimes this was observed when working on the Internet (web pages opened slowly), and sometimes when working in regular office applications(opening and saving the document took an interminably long time).

I received this laptop in the evening and for a long time I struggled with the desire to put it all off until tomorrow. Okay - I thought, now I’ll turn it on and at least look at the task manager, maybe I’ll be able to immediately find the cause of the freezes and slowdowns. It booted up quickly and worked so quickly that I couldn’t even believe that this laptop could slow down. Right-clicking on the taskbar, I selected Task Manager.

At first glance, there was nothing criminal, the applications were working and background processes They practically did not load the processor, and memory was not particularly used up either. There were no suspicious or, most importantly, unfamiliar processes observed. We can say that in the Windows 8 task manager there were no signs of trouble, the CPU load was 4%, the memory load was 7%, and .

Note: Task Manager in Windows 8 shows all running programs and processes. With its help, you can easily stop any process and find out the location of the file to which the process belongs. The task manager can give any program you select a High priority and you will allow it to consume a large amount of processor resources, or you can, on the contrary, take away these resources by assigning it a Low priority. Using the task manager, you can find out the results of processor performance, RAM, data exchange speed with the disk, and network connection and much more. Everything is presented in the form of a clear graph.

You can launch the task manager in several ways, for example, by using the keyboard shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or another Ctrl+Alt+Del, or by clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Task Manager" from the menu. I exited the task manager and decided to check Windows 8, but before I had time to download it, my attention was drawn to an icon on the taskbar (very good installed program(), it showed CPU usage at 64%.

Why would this happen all of a sudden - I thought and opened the task manager again and sure enough, the processor load was already 72% and its process was calling Kaspersky Security Scan, gobbled up this process and half of the available memory.

Pretty good antivirus scanner Kaspersky Lab (we have written an article about it), is not designed to remove viruses, but only to diagnose your computer; after a full scan, it displays a detailed report on all the vulnerabilities of your operating system. When installed on a computer, it goes into startup and can launch its process in the future. So after working with this scanner, remove it from your computer.
Right-clicking on the process, I selected “Open file location” in the Windows 8 task manager menu, the personal program folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Security Scan 2.0 opened, that is, everything is correct.

I decided to stop this process and remove the program. Right-clicking on the process, I selected “End task” from the menu.

The process was completed, the program no longer worked, after which I successfully deleted it through the “Delete or change a program” panel. The laptop no longer slowed down and I safely returned it to its owners.

So, friends, it is not necessary to resort to exotic solutions to solve certain problems, but you can successfully use the tools built into Windows 8, for example, a simple task manager.
I suggest you consider all the possibilities that the updated task manager in Windows 8 offers us. Let's start with the first tab. Processes
We have already become familiar with this tab. It contains information about all running applications and processes. The percentage indicates how much each application or process consumes processor resources, memory, how much it takes disk space and networks.

You already know how to shut down any application or process. You can also select the “Details” menu item and you will be taken to the “Details” tab, where you can see the service of the process you are interested in.

Performance

Shows results of processor performance, RAM, disk communication speed and network connection. Everything is presented in the form of a clear graph.

Application log
You can see how much time each application consumed processor resources and how intensively it occupied network bandwidth.

A useful tab, with it you can see applications that launch along with the operating system. If you want to disable any application from startup, right-click on it and select “Disable.” But I want to say that it looks rather pale compared to the same AnVir Task Manager startup monitor.

Users
In this tab you can see all the users in the system and the processor, memory, disk space, and network resources they consume. Click on the arrow and see all applications opened by this user. If you are a computer administrator, you can disconnect any user by right-clicking on it and selecting disconnect.

Details

A very interesting tab. Any application in Windows 8 has its priority most often “Normal”, so you are able to change the current state of affairs. For example, you are working in the TeamViewer program, right-click on it, then “Set priority” and we can select any other priority for this
Real time
High
Above average
Ordinary
Average
Below the average
Short

By assigning "High Priority" to any selected program, you will allow it to consume a large amount of processor resources, the program will run most functionally and without failures.
Separately, I would like to note the first point of Real Time; by assigning this priority to the program, you will allow it to use maximum amount processor resources. I advise you not to do this unless necessary.
I think it would be superfluous to tell you about other priorities, since this is most likely understandable. Services
Many readers often ask how to get into Windows services 8. This can easily be done using the same Windows 8 task manager. In addition, right in the manager window you can start, stop or start the service you are interested in. By selecting the "Details" item in the menu, you will go to the "Details" tab

: Make it a more responsive and user friendly system.

Although the reviews were mixed - and this is understandable: on modern computers the issue of system speed is not as pressing as on computers of the Windows 98 - XP era - today in the article we will talk about speeding up work Windows interface 8 - 8.1, using useful registry hacks, disabling unnecessary services.

Not everyone likes the somewhat imposing nature of this system, which is characteristic, in principle, of all Windows systems, starting with Win XP. So, just for the fans fine tuning OS this article will be useful. It will also probably be useful to those who have Win 8 - 8.1 installed on a not very fast machine.

1. Disable unnecessary visual effects in system properties

Press the keyboard shortcut Win+R to open Run. In the window that opens, type

sysdm.cpl

The system properties window will open. Go to the tab Additionally and click on the button Options near the point Performance. In the tab Visual effects you can disable all or some of the options:

Apply the changes and close the window.

2. Change Extra options folders and files in Explorer properties

Open any Explorer window, for example a folder This computer. Go to the tab View and now click on the button Options. Immediately below click on Change folder and search options.

Uncheck the boxes next to the following items:

  • Display descriptions for folders and desktop items;
  • Display file size information in folder suggestions;
  • Show compressed or encrypted NTFS files in a different color;
  • Hide empty disks;
  • Hide extensions for registered file types.

Save your changes.

3. Make changes to the system registry

5. Disable autorun of unnecessary programs

If it seems to you that your system takes a long time to start up, then it is possible that during startup a large number of third-party applications are automatically launched, the launch of which is not so necessary.

Try to withdraw unnecessary programs from autorun.

Click Ctrl + Shift + Esc in order to launch Task Manager. This can be done with one hand, unlike everything known Ctrl + Alt + Del.

In the task manager, go to the tab.

Find programs that have medium and high startup impact values ​​next to them, select them and click the button Disable at the bottom. For example, I use Viber. I disable it to speed up the launch.

If the name of the program is not familiar to you, you may be able to find out more about it by looking at the location of the program file on your disk. To find a program that starts automatically on disk, click right click mouse on the program name and click Open file location.

6. Turn off event audio

System event sounds in Windows add interactivity between the system and the user, but can slow down the system somewhat, especially if you have a slow computer.

Discover our favorite line Run (Win + R) and type in it

A window will open Sound. Go to the tab Sounds and in the dropdown list « Sound scheme» select Soundless.

Now your system will be as silent as a fish, but will work a little faster.

7. A couple more points

  • Try to install Latest updates from Microsoft;
  • Use the latest drivers whenever possible;
  • Install only those programs that you actually use;
  • Stay away from interface transformation packages;
  • Use an antivirus and update it regularly.

You can configure the operation of services in a special Windows manager. To open it, use the combination Windows keys+ R, in the line that appears, enter services.msc and press Enter. You will see the same or similar (if you have one of the older OS versions) window:

The manager displays services in table form. Here you can view a list of available services, read their brief descriptions, and find out their current status. Of particular importance is the “Startup Type” column. It is he who shows whether a specific service is enabled and in what mode it is launched by the system.

By double-clicking on one of the services, you will open a window in which you can disable it. Just open the “Startup Type” item, select “Disabled” and click “OK”. But among other launch options there is a “Manual” value. For security reasons, select this for all services that you want to disable. This will allow the system to start services when they are really needed, and not waste time on them the rest of the time.

Do not disable services completely, but only transfer them to manual mode.

The services listed below are not critical to the operation of the system, and many users can do without them. Therefore, you can set these services to manual mode. Be sure to read before making changes brief descriptions so as not to stop the services that are important to you.

Some services on our list may already be completely disabled on your PC or initially work in manual mode. In that case, just skip them.

Incorrect actions during the service configuration process can lead to incorrect operation systems. By making changes, you take responsibility.

For the changes to take effect, be sure to restart your PC after configuration.

Windows services that can be switched to manual mode

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

Windows 10

  • Functionality for connected users and telemetry (Connected User Experiences and Telemetry).
  • Diagnostic Tracking Service.
  • dmwappushsvc.
  • Downloaded Maps Manager - if you are not using the Maps application.
  • Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service.
  • Service Windows Defender (Windows Defender Service).

Windows 8/8.1

  • Diagnostic Policy Service.
  • Distributed Link Tracking Client - if the computer is not connected to any network.
  • IP Helper - if you are not using an IPv6 connection.
  • Program Compatibility Assistant Service.
  • Print Spooler - if you don't have a printer.
  • Remote Registry - this service can be completely disabled.
  • Secondary Logon.
  • Security Center.
  • NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
  • Registration Service Windows errors (Windows Error Reporting Service).
  • Download service Windows images(Windows Image Acquisition, WIA) - if you do not have a scanner.
  • Windows Search - if you don't use Windows Search.

Windows 7

  • Computer Browser - if the computer is not connected to any network.
  • Diagnostic Policy Service.
  • Distributed Link Tracking Client - if the computer is not connected to any network.
  • IP Helper - if you are not using an IPv6 connection.
  • Offline Files.
  • Portable Device Enumerator Service.
  • Print Spooler - if you don't have a printer.
  • Protected Storage.
  • Remote Registry - this service can be completely disabled.
  • Secondary Logon.
  • Security Center.
  • Server - if the computer is not used as a server.
  • NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
  • Windows Error Reporting Service.
  • Windows Search - if you don't use Windows Search.

Windows Vista

  • Computer Browser - if the computer is not connected to any network.
  • Desktop Window Manager Session Manager - if you are not using the Aero theme.
  • Diagnostic Policy Service.
  • Distributed Link Tracking Client - if the computer is not connected to any network.
  • Offline Files.
  • Portable Device Enumerator Service.
  • Print Spooler - if you don't have a printer.
  • ReadyBoost.
  • Remote Registry - this service can be completely disabled.
  • Secondary Logon.
  • Security Center.
  • Server - if the computer is not used as a server.
  • Tablet PC Input Service.
  • NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
  • Themes - if you are using the classic Windows theme.
  • Windows Error Reporting Service.
  • Service Launcher Windows Media Center (Windows Media Center Service Launcher).
  • Windows Search - if you don't use Windows Search.

Windows XP

  • Alerter.
  • Computer Browser - if the computer is not connected to any network.
  • Distributed Link Tracking Client - if the computer is not connected to any network.
  • Indexing Service - if you don't use Windows Search.
  • Internet Firewall (ICF) / General access to the Internet (ICS) (Internet Connection Firewall / Internet Connection Sharing).
  • Messenger service.
  • Remote Registry - this service can be completely disabled.
  • Secondary Logon.
  • Server - if the computer is not used as a server.
  • System Restore service.
  • NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
  • Source uninterruptible power supply(Uninterruptible Power Supply).
  • Upload Manager.
  • Wireless configuration (Wireless Zero Configuration).

Today we will look at two easy ways to remove a service in a family of operating systems Windows means the system itself. But before you start deleting, you should know very important points:

— After deleting a service, it is very difficult to restore it, often simply impossible, so you need to be very careful and do not delete services that can harm the performance of the system;
— Some services are responsible for the performance of programs, so when deleting services, you must be sure that this will not harm software installed on your computer;
— And once again, do not delete system services, as this will very likely render your operating system unusable and you will have to completely reinstall the system.

This instruction may be needed if any of the programs left its service untouched after removal, and this service constantly generates errors due to the lack of executable files. Also, some viruses create their own services, which antiviruses usually do not pay attention to, so you have to remove the service manually. But remember: you do all these actions at your own peril and risk.

So, in order to start deleting a service, you need to find out its name. To do this, go to the “Control Panel”, open the “System and Security” section, select “Administration” and open “Services”. In this window, select the service we need, in my case it is “2GIS UpdateService”:

Double click to open the service properties. At the top of the window there is a field “Service name”, copy it to the clipboard, in my case it is “2GISUpdateService”. As in this case, the service name and display name are very often different, but sometimes they are the same. But remember that to delete a service you need exactly the “Service Name”. Click the “Stop” button to stop the service:

Method 1: Uninstall a service from the Windows command line

1. Launch the command line as administrator. To do this, we follow the path:

C:\Windows\System32

Finding the file cmd.exe , right-click on it and select “Run as administrator.”

IN Windows Vista and 7, you can open the Start menu and start writing in the search bar cmd.exe and when Windows finds it, right-click on it and run as administrator.

2. To remove the service, use the system command sc is a command line utility designed specifically for working with services. We need to remove services, so the command syntax will be like this:

Sc delete ServiceName

If there are spaces in the service name, you need to put it in quotes like this:

Sc delete "Service Name"

In my case it will look like this:

Sc delete 2GISUpdateService

If the service is successfully removed, the sc utility will notify us of this in command line with the entry "DeleteService: success":

If we refresh the services window by pressing the F5 button, we will see that the service has disappeared:

Method 2: Removing a service through the Windows Registry Editor

An alternative to the previous method is to remove it using the Registry Editor. To do this, proceed according to the following instructions:

1) Open the registry editor, to do this, press Win+R and in the window that opens, enter regedit:

2) In the Registry Editor window that opens, go to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services

This branch contains a list of all services installed on the system:

3) Find the branch name in the registry that matches the name of the service to remove:

Make sure that the DisplayName and InfoPath parameters contain information that matches the service to be removed.

4) Delete the registry branch with the service name. To do this, right-click on the branch and select “Delete”:

The service has been deleted.

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The Windows operating system uses a number of services in its operation - subroutines that interact with RAM while the OS and programs in it are running. Some services are useful, but there are others that may not work. It is better to remove “unnecessary”, ineffective subroutines from RAM, otherwise there may not be enough RAM for more necessary elements. Let's look at how to disable unnecessary services in Windows 7, 8, 10 and why to do it.

Why bother disabling services at all?

Let's start with the fact that most privates Windows users in the CIS, computers are not the latest/not the fastest/not the most “spacious” (clogged with a lot of information). All this indicates poor system performance. Of course, you can reinstall Windows constantly, but why do this very often if you can simply “clean” the OS of unnecessary Windows services.

If you disable services correctly and safely (using our instructions), then you will definitely provide your PC with better performance, even without expanding RAM (by the way, expanding RAM does not yet provide better system performance). Please note that if you have a fairly fast computer (from 6 GB of RAM, good processor, starting with i3 Intel), disabling unnecessary services will not change anything, so it is better not to take on this idea.

After all, the system is designed to start by default even those services that are never used by users - for example, remote desktop services, registries, networking, virtual printer etc.

How to disable unnecessary services in Windows 7

The process of disabling services in Windows is quite simple thing, but you don't need to use it too often. If you disable some important service, your system may break down, including glitches, blue screens deaths, application errors. If you are using virtual machine VM Ware Workstation, do not delete its services under any circumstances! When you do this, you can’t expect normal functioning of this complex - at a minimum, the Internet in the virtual machine will disappear, and at maximum, you won’t be able to start the virtual machine at all.

The instructions look like this:

Of course, we will provide a list of services that can be disabled. Please note that we have divided the list into blocks to make it easier for you to navigate.

From a security point of view, these manipulations should have a good effect on system optimization. However, if you get carried away, the system may lose important functions; carefully read the list presented above so as not to delete the desired service.

How to disable unnecessary services in Windows 8

In the G8, this process looks similar and does not bode well for anything new. You can disable the same services as in the “seven”. To enter the "Control Panel", then just enter "Start" and select it from the “Metro” menu. If you do not have such a menu item, simply enter the name into the “Search” in the system. Then repeat the instructions, as in the case of Windows 7.

There is a simpler option to open the “Services” menu: press on the keyboard Win + X, and then go to "Computer Management".

After this we select "Services" in a new window.

Now you can follow the instructions.

How to disable unnecessary services in Windows 10

In Windows 10, the process also remained unchanged. The only difference is that the developers completely decided to get rid of the “Control Panel” and switched to “Settings”. To find the service settings in this “confusion”, you need to go to “Start”, then to “Settings” and find “System” in the menu items. After moving to this block, positions will be shown on the side, among which you will find the one you need. If this is not the case, use the search parameters.

This is how services are disabled in the operating room Windows system. We recommend that you do not get carried away with the process and carefully monitor which services you disable, otherwise the consequences may be unpredictable.