Notes on Disabling Unwanted Services in Windows 10/11

Introduction

• Slow performance issues can be caused by multiple unwanted background services.
• The presentation will cover 24 unwanted services to disable for better performance.

Current Performance Overview

• Task Manager shows:
  • Utilization: 10-133%
  • Process count: ~85
  • Thread count: 1372
  • Handle count: ~38,000
  • Memory usage: ~72%

Steps to Disable Services

1. Open Services:
   • Click on Windows search, type "services", and hit enter.

Services to Disable

1. Assigned Access Manager Service

   • Used for kiosk mode.
   • Disable it if not in use.

2. BitLocker Drive Encryption

   • Encrypts hard drive; disable if not using it.

3. Bluetooth Services

   • Disable if not connecting Bluetooth devices.
   • Includes:
     • Bluetooth Support Service.

4. Connected User Experience and Telemetry

   • Sends usage data to Microsoft; disable if not needed.

5. Diagnostic Execution Service

   • Used for troubleshooting; disable if on Windows 11.

6. Geolocation Service

   • Used for map applications; disable if not using.

7. Game DVR

   • Disable if not using Game DVR feature.

8. Net Logon

   • For domain connections; disable if personal computer.

9. Parental Control

   • For enforcing parental controls; disable if not needed.

10. Phone Service

    • Manages mobile connections; disable if not connecting via mobile.

11. Print Spooler

    • Disable if no printer is used.

12. Remote Desktop Configuration

    • Disable if not using remote desktop services.

13. Remote Desktop Services

    • Can be disabled if not in use.

14. Sensor Service

    • Manages integration with sensors; disable if not in use.

15. Smart Card Services

    • Unnecessary if not using smart card authentication.

16. Windows Biometric Service

    • Disable if not using fingerprint login.

17. Windows Error Reporting Service

    • Sends error reports to Microsoft; consider disabling.

18. Work Folder

    • Syncs files with a work server; disable if not connected.

19. Xbox Services

    • Disable if not using Xbox-related functionalities:
      • Xbox Accessory Management Service
      • Xbox Live Manager
      • Xbox Live Game Save.

20. Wallet Service

    • Disable if not using any wallet applications.

21. Windows Mobile Hotspot Service

    • Disable if not using mobile hotspot.

22. Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service

    • Disable if no touch input is used.

23. CIS Main Service

    • Claims to maintain and improve performance; disable if not effective.

Result After Disabling Services

• After Restart:
  • Process count reduced from 85 to 74.
  • Thread count reduced from 1372 to 1220.
  • Handle count reduced from ~38,000 to 33,000.

Conclusion

• Disabling unwanted services can significantly improve performance without affecting essential features.
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