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Improving Windows Performance by Disabling Services

Feb 18, 2025

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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