Administering the windows 7 service. What services can be disabled, or how to speed up the computer? Services that should not be disabled

The procedure for disabling unnecessary services is useful for netbooks and computers with limited computing resources or equipped with slow hard drives. For details on which services in Windows 7 can be safely disabled, and which ones are better left untouched, how to enable the necessary components, read our article.

How to open the management of services (components) in Windows 7?

The user can use two methods.

Via Start

Click "Start", then "Run". In the window that appears, enter the line services.msc.

Enter services.msc in the line

This method is the most convenient, since information about the service is given, which makes it clear its value for the system.

Then go to "Services"

The same window can be opened from the toolbar by clicking on the Administrative Tools tool and selecting Services.

To disable the service, you need to double-click on it and in the window that opens, change the "Startup type" option to "Disabled". Then click "Stop" and "OK".

Win+R

After pressing "Win" + R, enter msconfig.exe into the line and click "OK".

In the window that appears, open the "Services" tab.

To stop the application, you need to uncheck the box opposite and click "Apply". The same line will show the date of shutdown.

After clicking "OK", another window will appear where you need to choose when to restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

Video: step-by-step instructions for disabling services for optimization

What services can be disabled without harm to the system?

Most background applications provide system stability. Therefore, it is imperative to check their name and function.

With few exceptions, all computers can run without the following services:

1. remote registry. Allows other users to change the registry of the system, so you need to disable it at least for security purposes.
2. Fax. If there is no connection to this device, then the service can be disabled.
3. Windows Error Reporting Service. Responsible for the error log and notifications of crashes or program freezes.
4. Changed link tracking client. Associated with NTFS files that are transferred within a computer or network.
5. Search Windows (Windows Search). Needed only by those who often access the search for files.
6. Parental Control (parental control). Has no use.
7. Helper service IP. Useless on a home PC.
8. Print Manager. Only needed for the printer to work.
9. Secondary login. Allows you to run processes from a different account. It is advisable to disable for security reasons.
10. Tablet PC input service. If there is no pen or handwriting, then the service is not needed.
11. Windows Defender. If your computer has another protection system, you can disable it.
12. Windows Firewall. The same as in the paragraph above.
13. Smart card deletion policy. If such elements are not used, the service is not needed.
14. SSDP discovery. Used to detect devices using the SSDP protocol, such as smart home appliances. If there is no such equipment, then the service can be disabled.
15. Adaptive brightness control. If the laptop does not have a light sensor, then the service can be disabled.
16. Computer browser. If there is no local network, then you can disable it.
17. Access to HID devices. These include input tools such as a USB mouse, webcam, and scanner. If such equipment is not used, then the service can be disabled.
18. Core TPM services. If TMP and/or BitLocker chips are not used, then this can be disabled.
19. Server. If the computer is not included in the local network, then you can disable it.
20. Bluetooth support service. If the computer does not have such a device or it is not used, then the service can be disabled.
21. NetBIOS support module. If there is no connection to the local network, then you can disable it.
22. Windows Image Download Service (WIA). Needed for a scanner or digital camera.

Which services cannot be interfered with?

The following background applications should not be touched:

1. Windows Audio. Turning it off will cut off the sound.
2. Windows Driver Foundation. Affects drivers.
3. Media class planner. When turned off, the sound will disappear.
4. Plug and play. If you disable the service, the system will not be able to recognize new devices.
5. Superfetch. Identifies the programs that the user uses most often and adds them to RAM (but does not run). The computer will work with the service disabled, but performance will be reduced. Can be disabled if the computer has less than 1 GB of RAM. Otherwise, the effect will be negative.
6. Task Scheduler. It can not be disabled because it has many tasks. Without it, you can't even switch the keyboard layout.
7. Remote procedure call (RPC). Affects many other services.
8. Desktop Window Manager Session Manager.
9. Topics. When disabled, the Aero interface will stop working.
10. Windows installer. Allows you to install applications.

How to add Windows features?

Most users are satisfied with Windows 7 with a standard set of components. But sometimes you need to enable additional applications or utilities. To do this, you need to do the following:

1. Start - Control Panel - Programs and Features.
   Click "Programs and Features"
2. Click "Turn Windows features on or off". To go to the management of components, you need to click on "Turn Windows features on or off"
3. A window with available components will appear. The checkbox indicates that the application is enabled.
   Here is a list of all available components. The checkbox indicates that the component is enabled.
4. To add a component, you need to check the appropriate box and click "OK". If the checkbox is cleared, the component will be disabled. But it will not be deleted from the disk, and to enable it, you need to check the box again.

Video: step by step instructions for adding components

"Turn Windows features on or off" does not work or the list is empty: what to do and what is the reason?

There may be several reasons.

If one of the installed programs has changed the value in the registry

Through the "Start" or using the key combination "Win" + R, open the "Run" window and enter regedit.

Then go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - SYSTEM - CurrentControlSet - Control - Windows and find the CSDReleaseType parameter. If there is a value other than 0, then you need to change it, then click "OK" and restart the computer.

Login with a non-administrator account

You need to either get administrator rights, or log in with an administrator account.

If the files in the C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages folder are missing or corrupted.

Requires an update to resolve. You will need to download the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7:

• For 32-bit processor: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3132.
• For 64-bit processor: https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=20858.

To find out the bit depth, you need to click "Start", open the "Control Panel", then "System". The bit depth is indicated in the “System type” item.

Close all programs and run the file. It has the .msu extension. The whole process will take 10-15 minutes.

After installation, close the window and restart your computer. Then open the list of components again. If the window is still empty, then you need to correct the errors manually.

Open C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log and look at the lines under "Checking Package Manifests and Cataloges". If there is an error, then at the beginning of the line is (f), and then the error code and path. But if there is another line under this line, and (fix) is in front, then this error has been fixed.

Lines marked in pink indicate errors that could not be corrected. The errors in this example may be different than what the user finds.

It is necessary to write down information from the lines where uncorrected errors are indicated, for example, on a sheet of paper. The part that starts with "Package_" is important.

Now you need to manually delete the corresponding registry keys. Call the "Run" window and enter "regedit" in the line. In the window that opens, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ ComponentBasedServicing\Packeges\ and find the key with the error. This example removes the error on the fourth line.

After removing the corrupted key, the component list issue should be resolved.

Smart - a program to disable unnecessary services

Free software that does not need to be installed.

Allows you to set one of four settings configurations:

1. Safe Tweaks. The most secure, suitable for most users. It will not affect the operation of the system, but performance will increase.
2. Moderate Tweaks. Disables almost half of the services, limits the multimedia capabilities of the system. Productivity is even higher.
3. Advance Tweaks. Recommended for advanced users only. Disables all services except those necessary for the system to function.
4. custom. Also for professionals. There is a manual service configuration mode.

Disabling unused services will be a good tool for optimizing (speeding up) a computer with little RAM. And in the case of a laptop, this will also lead to an increase in battery life.

You can configure the operation of services in a special Windows manager. To open it, use the key combination Windows + R, in the line that appears, type 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 the services in a table. Here you can view the list of available services, read their brief description and find out the current status. Of particular importance is the Startup Type column. It is he who shows whether a particular service is enabled and in what mode it is started by the system.

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

Do not disable services completely, but only switch 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 the brief descriptions before making any changes so you don't stop the services that are important to you.

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

Mistakes in the process of configuring services can lead to incorrect system operation. When you make changes, you take responsibility.

For the changes to take effect, after setting, do not forget to restart the PC.

Windows services that can be switched to manual mode

The Russian-language names of some services from this list may differ from those that you will see on your computer. But this only applies to wording. If you cannot find the service you need by the 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.
• 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 over TCP/IP Helper (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Windows Error Reporting Service.
• Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) - if you don't have a scanner.
• Windows Search - if you do not use the Windows search function.

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 (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 (Server) - if the computer is not used as a server.
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP Helper (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Windows Error Reporting Service.
• Windows Search - if you do not use the Windows search function.

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 (Offline Files).
• Portable Device Enumerator Service.
• Print Spooler - if you don't have a printer.
• Ready Boost.
• Remote Registry - This service can be completely disabled.
• Secondary logon.
• Security Center.
• Server (Server) - if the computer is not used as a server.
• Tablet PC Input Service.
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP Helper (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Themes - if you are using a classic Windows theme.
• Windows Error Reporting Service.
• Windows Media Center Service Launcher.
• Windows Search - if you do not use the Windows search function.

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) / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (Internet Connection Firewall / Internet Connection Sharing).
• Message service (Messenger).
• Remote Registry - This service can be completely disabled.
• Secondary logon.
• Server (Server) - if the computer is not used as a server.
• System Restore Service.
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP Helper (TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper).
• Uninterruptible Power Supply.
• Upload Manager.
• Wireless Zero Configuration.

In the new Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft has gone to meet PC users, making the system not very demanding on computer resources. But even on Windows 10, users improve the overall performance of the system by disabling unnecessary services, as it is slow on some weak and old PCs.

Disabling all services in a row in Windows 10 can cause the operating system to become unstable. Therefore, so that our readers can figure out which services can be disabled in Windows 10 without consequences, we have prepared a material where we will describe a detailed solution to the task.

Disable unnecessary services using the Services add-on

Get into the add-on " Services» possible through Control Panel and through the program Run", by entering the command "services.msc" in it.

When you open the add-on, you will see the entire list of services installed on the computer.

For example, let's try to disable the service " Remote registry through the opened add-on. To do this, go to the desired service and open it.

From the window that opens, you can see a detailed description of the service, as well as its status. To finally stop Remote registry”, we will select the launch type “ Disabled” and click the Stop button.

After these actions Remote registry» will turn off completely. " Remote registry"Designed for editing registry files by a remote user. For example, the Administrator edits registry branches on a remote computer on the network. For home PC user Remote registry” is absolutely useless, so you can safely turn it off.

The example shows how easy it is to disable unnecessary services. When asked which services can be disabled in the top ten, we have prepared a list with a description of services that can be safely disabled:

• Windows Biometric Service- used to process and store biometric data;
• Computer browser- used to create a list of computers on the network;
• Secondary login- Allows other users to control the computer;
• Print Manager- ensures the operation of printing devices;
• CNG key isolation- produces isolation for the key process;
• SNMP trap- provides message interception for local SNMP agents;
• Work station- access to workstations via the SMB protocol;
• Working Folders- used to synchronize directories on different devices;
• Xbox Live Network Service- Provides access to Xbox Live services;
• All services related to the hardware Hyper-V rendering- services that are designed for the operation of virtual machines;
• Geolocation service- used to track the coordinates of the computer;
• Sensor Data Service- processes and stores information received from sensors installed on a PC;
• Sensor Service- manages sensors on a PC;
• Client License Service- ensures the correct operation of the Windows 10 store;
• Microsoft Windows SMS Router Service- forwards messages according to pre-created rules;
• Remote registry- created for editing the registry by a remote user;
• Fax- provides operation of devices that can receive and send fax messages.

All of the listed services in the list do not affect the performance and stability of the operating system, therefore you can safely turn them off..

I would also like to note that before disabling these services, carefully read their purpose in the description. For example, if you disable "Print Manager" and "Bluetooth Support Service", you will not be able to connect the printer and you will not be able to use Bluetooth devices.

Disable unnecessary services using the command line

Each of the services listed in the first example can be easily and quickly disabled through the console. To disable, we need a console running in Administrator mode. In Windows 10, you can launch the console in Administrator mode in various ways. The most convenient way is to click on the menu " Start» Right-click and select the item we need.

In the running console, let's try to stop the already familiar service " Remote registry". To do this, type the net stop "RemoteRegistry" command in the console and execute it.

If you need to start the "Remote Registry" again, then this can be done with the command net start "RemoteRegistry"

The English name for entering on the command line can be found in the task manager on the tab " Services»

This example is best for system administrators and advanced users. I would also like to note that the considered example can be used without problems on previous Windows 7 and 8 operating systems.

Disable unnecessary services with PowerShell

In addition to the command line, to disable unnecessary services, you can also use PowerShell. You can open PowerShell in Windows 10 through the Control Panel or through Search.

Now we will enter the stop-service remoteregistry command in PowerShell and execute it.

This command will stop the familiar service " Remote registry". To restart " Remote registry» in PowerShell, you need to run the command: start-service remoteregistry

In the same way, unnecessary services are stopped through PowerShell. This example, like the previous one, is best for system administrators and advanced users.

Stop services through the task manager

First of all, let's launch the Task Manager. You can run it in Windows 10 with the familiar key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc. It can also be launched by clicking on the menu " Start» right-click and select « Task Manager».

Now right-click on it and select " Stop».

After these steps, the remote registry will be stopped. In the same way, you can restart this service.

I would also like to note that you can open the add-on considered in the first example through the task manager. To do this, click on the link at the bottom of the task manager window.

In this article, we looked at four ways to stop services, and also found out which of them can be turned off without harm to the computer.

I would also like to advise our readers, if you want to disable a certain service not from the list considered, then carefully read its functions and purpose so as not to harm the system.

For example, if you stop Windows Audio, you will disable all audio devices and sound programs. To restore the functionality of audio devices and sound programs, you need to restart the unused Windows Audio. From this example, it can be noted that it is necessary to remember disabled services to restore Windows 10 to normal.

We hope our material will help you disable unnecessary services, and you can increase the performance of Windows 10.

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You can disable unnecessary services in Windows in the Start menu - Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Service Components - Local Services. The option is easier: press Win + R (Start-> Run), enter services.msc in the window and press Enter to go to the services window.

If for some reason the standard features of Windows and the service manager are not enough, you can use the free Easy Service Optimizer program from the developer Sordum. It displays all the names, descriptions of services and other necessary data from the system and allows you to accurately search for services and change their status.

Why disable services?

Windows starts a large number of services at system startup in the belief that the user may need them. Unused services consume resources and slow down your computer. Disabling unnecessary services can improve performance, relieve the load on the processor and memory.

It is important to note that for all modern computers, disabling Windows services in order to improve performance and speed does not make sense. Noticeable efficiency can be seen only on older computers (with 2GB of RAM or less). At the same time, a “noticeable” increase in performance means a decrease in the load on the processor by several percent, as well as the release of a hundred or two megabytes of RAM.

Before disabling the service, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with its functionality. Without many components, Windows cannot work, so it is important not to disable unnecessary things in pursuit of performance. You should be aware of other ways to speed up your PC: cleaning the registry, deleting system files and cache, using CCleaner.

It is important to remember that a disabled service will start on system restart unless the autostart settings have been changed. And if they were changed, then the problem may manifest itself when the service is required, but cannot start. Disabled services with autostart turned off will have to be started manually if necessary. For most users, this is a problem, because if problems occur after a few months, it is difficult to remember which of the services were disabled and what they were responsible for.

Disabling Services in Services Manager

In all versions of Windows, there is a Windows Services Manager for working with services. It allows you to enable/disable services and set autorun options. Although many services in Windows are hardly used by regular users and can be disabled completely, it is highly recommended not to do so.

To reduce the load on the system and increase performance / speed, for all unused services, it is enough to set the “Manual” parameter in the autorun settings. In this case, the service will not be used by Windows and will not consume computer resources. In this case, the system will be able to start the service when it is really needed.

There are several ways to start Windows Services Manager:

1. Click "Start" - "Run", enter services.msc and press Enter.
2. Type services.msc in the search bar on the start menu.
3. Open "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Administrative Tools" - "Services".

The Services window shows all services present on the computer, including those that are disabled. In the startup type column, the status should be "Manual" or "Automatic". It is undesirable to transfer services to a completely disabled state.

In new versions of the OS, there are other launch settings: delayed launch, launch by trigger, and so on. It is not recommended to change these settings without understanding your actions. It is worth making sure that improving performance in this way is a really effective measure for solving a speed problem.

Windows 10

The new Windows 10 operating system has a huge number of services that the user can disable. Performance optimization due to such actions is doubtful. It is better to compare the difference in performance immediately after restarting the computer - changes in the operation of services will take effect, and other running processes will not change the picture.

You can compare the difference in performance using the Task Manager or third-party utilities with similar functionality. You should first clean the system and / or registry from unnecessary files, remove all unnecessary programs from their autorun settings. Below is a list of services for Windows 10 and previous OS versions (Windows 8 (8.1), 7, Vista, XP), disabling which (switching to manual mode) should not cause negative consequences for the system.

• Diagnostic Tracking Service and Diagnostic Policy Service- System Diagnostic Tracking Service and Diagnostic Policy Service, respectively.
• Downloaded Map Manager- map manager for working with downloaded content. Can be disabled if your computer is not using the Maps application.
• - Disabling the client of changed connections is possible only if the computer is not connected to any of the networks.
• Bluetooth support service— if the Bluetooth module is not used.
• Connected User Experiences and Telemetry- Telemetry and functionality for connected users.
• Router Service AllJoyn- AllJoyn framework provides interaction between devices, users and applications via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• IP Helper- The service can be disabled when not using an IPv6 connection.
• Dmwappushservice- push message routing service. The service routes push messages over the WAP network and is not required by the vast majority of users. Disabling this service is one way to stop collecting all sorts of data from your Windows 10 device and sending it to Microsoft.
• Print Spooler- Print Manager can be disabled if the computer is not connected to a printer or the printer is not in use.
• - Program Compatibility Assistant Service, which allows you to run old games and applications in compatibility mode. To be fair, this feature is rarely required and for really old software.
• Remote Registry- remote registry, the vast majority of users can be permanently disabled as unnecessary.
• Security Center and Secondary Logon- "Security Center" and "Secondary Logon". Disabling both services should be safe for the system and not disturb the user.
• Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service- Touch keyboard service and handwriting support. It can be disabled completely if such functionality is not used and is not planned.
• Windows Image Acquisition- Windows Image Download Service or WIA. Can be disabled if the system does not use a scanner.
• bitlocker- disk encryption service.
• Hyper-V- Hyper-V services can only be disabled if Hyper-V virtual machines are not being used. The list of services is as follows: Heartbeat Service, Communication Service, Guest Shutdown Service, Time Synchronization Service, Virtual Machine Session Service, Remote Desktop Virtualization Service. There should be a Hyper-V prefix near the service name - you can use the page search to find and disable all services.
• Xbox Live Network Service- it makes sense to disable if any of the Xbox consoles is missing.
• Superfetch- can only be disabled if SSD drives are used.

Many articles also advise disabling Windows Defender Service (Windows Defender), Windows Search (system search function), Windows Error Reporting Service (error reporting service) and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). This is not advised for a number of reasons, especially with the last service - it is used to distribute Wi-Fi from a laptop and similar popular features.

Windows 8/8.1

Windows 8/8.1 has fewer services that can be safely disabled without harm to the system. The list contains rarely used services, the disabling of which will not affect the performance of the system. It should always be clarified whether a particular functionality is used on a particular computer.

• Diagnostic Policy Service- The diagnostic policy service can be disabled on any computer without problems, but sometimes errors like "The service could not start on this Windows computer" occur.
• Computer Browser- Computer browsers. The service can be disabled if the computer is not connected to any network.
• BranchCache- A technology for caching network traffic transmitted over WAN links. Most users can disable this service without any negative consequences.
• Distributed Link Tracking Client- you can find a lot of tips on the net suggesting to disable the "Changed Relationship Tracking Client". Without consequences, this will only work for a computer that is not connected to the network, so disabling it is still not recommended.
• Family Safety- the functionality can be completely disabled if you do not plan to use it.
• Hyper-V- If Hyper-V virtual machines are not used, all related services can be disabled. All of them have Hyper-V in their name, so finding them is not difficult. The exact set of services may differ in Windows 8/8.1, so searching by page/services is the best option.
• IP Helper- The IP helper service may be disabled if the device is not using an IPv6 connection type.
• Windows Biometric Service- Another component, without which it is quite possible to do without in everyday work.
• Program Compatibility Assistant Service- The Program Compatibility Assistant service is required to run older software in compatibility mode. If there is no such need, the constantly working "compatibility assistant" can be switched to manual mode.
• Print Spooler- in Windows 8/8.1, the Print Manager is responsible for working with printers, so it can be disabled if they are not available.
• - The portable device enumerator service can be disabled if no external devices are connected to the computer. The benefit of such an action is doubtful, since the consumption of PC resources from such functionality is minimal.
• Remote Registry and Secondary Logon- Remote Registry and Secondary Logon. Both components can be set to manual mode when not in use.
• server- the service with the telling name "Server" can be turned off if the system is not used as a server.
• - Windows error logging service responsible for saving logs and sending error reports.
• Windows Image Acquisition, WIA- Image Download Service requires Windows 8/8.1 for the scanner to work. If there is no scanner, WIA can be switched to manual mode or turned off.

Services Windows Search(search function in the system) and Security Center(security center) is not recommended to disable. The functionality of the first is required regularly, and the Security Center performs really important protective functions, especially if an antivirus is not installed on the computer.

Windows 7

There are more than a dozen services in Windows 7 that can be safely disabled (set to manual mode) in order to optimize and increase performance. Below is a list of services that are safe to disable, with notes that will help you decide on the choice of autostart method.

• Distributed Link Tracking Client and Computer Browser- The Changed Link Tracking Client and Computer Browser can be switched to manual mode if the computer is not connected to any network.
• Desktop Window Manager Session Manager- Desktop Window Manager Session Manager. A service with such a complex name is needed only to ensure the functioning of Aero themes. If Aero themes are not used, the component can be switched to manual launch.
• Diagnostic Policy Service- diagnostic service (diagnostic policy service).
• Remote Registry- it is advised to disable the remote registry on all versions of Windows if its functionality is not used. In addition to a slight reduction in load, disabling the registry often has a positive effect on security.
• Print Spooler- Print Manager, required for the printer to work.
• IP Helper- IP helper service for connecting over IPv6.
• server- if the PC is not connected to the local network and is not used as a server.
• Offline Files- a service that caches data and allows you to continue working with documents from the public domain (network) when you disconnect from the server and switch to offline mode. Disabling this service should not interfere with the normal user experience.
• Portable Device Enumerator Service- The portable device enumerator service is used on server versions of Windows to work with remote devices.
• Tablet PC Input Service- Tablet PC input service.
• Themes- The Themes service can be disabled if themes are not used (standard Windows 7 design applied).
• Windows Error Reporting Service- a service that logs errors and sends reports about them to Microsoft.
• Windows Media Center Service Launcher- The component is responsible for launching Windows Media Center.
• bitlocker- the BitLocker Drive Encryption service is definitely not needed for those who do not even know what it is.
• Bluetooth— Bluetooth support service, if there is no Bluetooth module on the computer or it is not used.

Programs that are installed on a user's Win7 computer can also install and run their own services. Examples of such programs are working software or anti-virus software. It is up to the user to decide whether to disable such services. As a standard, it is not recommended to turn off the search function. Windows Search, security services and firewall.

If you want to further optimize system performance, you should pay attention to the next section about Windows Vista. This list of services is more complete, and the functionality and names are almost everywhere identical to Windows 7.

Windows Vista

Little has been written about Windows Vista in recent years, since this version of the OS is used relatively rarely. Here is the most complete list of Windows Vista services, a brief description of their functionality and recommended autorun settings.

Vista has enough unused components that you can safely disable (or set to manual mode) for optimization and performance purposes. If the service is not listed below, then its startup type should be set to " Automatically«.

Services whose autostart options can be set to manually:

• Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727- one of the most important frameworks necessary for the operation of Windows. You can’t turn it off completely - you can switch the launch to the “ manually«.
• Windows Card Space— a component for working with digital identities.
• Quality Windows Audio Video Experience is a high-quality audio and video streaming service.
• Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework- a framework for managing driver host processes.
• Network Access Protection Agent- The agent functionality is necessary for network access protection (NAP) on client computers, and is practically not used by ordinary users.
• WMI Performance Adapter- The service works only when the Performance Data Helper component is activated.
• Windows Backup- ensures the operation of Windows backup and restore, is used when creating restore points - system state backups.
• Windows Firewall- The Microsoft protection system can be completely turned off or switched to manual start mode on computers running Windows Vista. However, this should be done only if the computer has protection similar in capabilities or better (paid antiviruses, etc.). Otherwise, disabling the built-in firewall is strongly discouraged.
• Grouping network members- a number of group services necessary for the functioning of peer-to-peer networks.
• Remote Access Automatic Connection Manager- the dispatcher is needed to automatically create a connection to a remote network. Used when some software accesses a remote DNS address or NetBIOS name.
• Network Member Identity Manager- allows you to identify users within a peer-to-peer network.
• Performance Logs and Alerts- The service collects scheduled performance and alert data from local and remote PCs, then the information is logged or a notification is shown. Disabling the service will result in performance information not being collected and logged. Also, all services that directly depend on this one or use the received data will not be started.
• Windows Presentation Foundation 3.0.0.0 font cache- an application for optimizing work with fonts by caching them. Can be disabled, but it will degrade the performance of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications.
• Configuring Terminal Services- setting up terminals (TSCS) and remote access, support for current sessions.
• SSDP Discovery- Required to connect and interact with devices and programs that use the SSDP discovery protocol.
• Windows Immediate Connections- Stopping the service stops the Windows Immediate Connections Configuration Registrar that issues network identities to subscribers.

In addition to those indicated, manually The following services can be migrated to Windows Vista:

1. Reports on problems and their solutions (maintaining the health of the element in the Control Panel).
2. Core TPM services.
3. Extensible EAP Authentication Protocol.
4. Shadow Copy Software Provider (Microsoft).
5. PNRP protocol.
6. DFS Replication.
7. Stream ordering server.
8. Windows Event Collector.
9. Network connections.
10. COM+ system application.
11. WLAN autoconfiguration service.
12. Windows Image Download Service (WIA).
13. Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service.
14. Block level archiving engine service.
15. User Profile Service ( manually- if the user is on the computer one, otherwise - automatically).
16. Windows Media Player Network Share Service.
17. Software Licensing Notification Service.
18. Themes (if using the default layout).
19. Telephony.
20. Link layer topology.
21. Volume shadow copy.
22. Diagnostic Service Host.
23. Node of the diagnostic system.
24. Generic PNP device node.
25. Windows Modules Installer.
26. Windows installer.
27. Windows Color System (WCS) - Disabling may cause some colors to appear incorrectly on the screen.
28. Function Discovery Provider Host - The host of the discovery function provider.

You must have administrator rights to change settings. The following services can be completely disable:

• Fax- the name speaks for itself; can be turned off when fax is not being used.
• Managing Certificates and Health Key- Manages the X.509 certificate and manages the keys for the Network Access Protection agent. Make sure that the technologies and programs you use do not use an X.509 certificate.
• Remote registry- makes it possible to change the registry on one PC from another using remote access.
• Application management- work with programs installed through group policy: installation and removal, building lists.
• smart card- Required to manage access to smart card readers.
• Application Level Gateway Service- Allows you to support third-party protocols when using Internet Connection Sharing.
• WS Management- a Windows remote management service that uses the WS-Management protocol in its work.
• PNRP Computer Name Publishing Service
• Windows Media Center Receiver Service- components for the receiver, allowing you to receive and view TV and FM programs in the built-in Windows Media Center player.
• Windows Media Center Scheduler Service- A scheduler is required to start and stop recording TV programs in Windows Media Center.
• Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service- Allows multiple users to share TCP ports using the Net.Tcp protocol.
• Portable Device Enumerator Service- Applies Group Policy settings to removable storage devices and sets permissions for programs and files.
• Windows Time Service- manages and synchronizes the date and time on all computers, clients and servers on the network. You can turn it off, but it hardly makes sense, since power consumption is minimal.
• Windows Media Center Extender Service- allows the set-top box of the same name to find Windows Vista and connect to the computer.
• Tablet PC Input Service- Required for graphics tablets and pen input.
• Basic Filtering Service (BFE)- BFE applies user mode filtering to manage IP security policies and firewall policies. If your computer does not have antivirus or alternative reliable security products, disabling basic filtering can significantly reduce the security of your computer. For a PC without antivirus, the BFE status should be "Automatic".
• Parental control- if the standard parental control functions from Windows are not used.
• Publishing Feature Discovery Resources- publishes basic information about the computer and its functions. If resource publishing is disabled, other devices on the network will not be able to discover this computer.
• Smart Card Deletion Policy- allows you to change the settings of smart cards so that the desktop is blocked when the card is removed.
• Terminal Services User Mode Port Forwarder- if you are not using Remote Desktop.
• Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)- If you are not using Internet Sharing and Local Services.
• Windows Media Center Service Launcher- starts the scheduler and the receiver for the media center, you can disable it if the Media Center is not needed.
• Access to HID devices- provides universal access to Human Interface Devices.

Even these lists are not exhaustive as many programs are capable of creating services. You should carefully check the services that start automatically, remove outdated and unused programs from the computer, or disable autorun for them.

Windows XP

In Windows XP, you can turn off a relatively small number of services, because then the functionality of the OS was not yet so bloated. Windows XP is morally and technically obsolete, but continues to be used on weak machines, so additional optimization can be beneficial.

• Alert- sending alerts.
• Distributed Link Tracking Client- The changed link tracking client can be turned off if the computer is not connected to the network.
• Computer Browser- a computer browser, should also be disabled only when working in offline mode.
• Internet Access Sharing (ICS)- Internet Connection Sharing, if Internet distribution is not needed.
• Internet Firewall (ICF)- deactivation of Internet Connection Firewall will reduce system protection, it should be switched to manual mode only if alternative protection (anti-virus software) is available.
• Remote Registry- the remote registry can be turned off permanently.
• Messenger/message service is the built-in Windows messaging service.
• server- if the computer is not connected to the local network and is not a server.
• Secondary Logon- Secondary logon if the same Windows XP computer is used by multiple users.
• System Restore or "System Restore Service", when disabled, restore points will not be created from which data can be restored in case of damage or viruses.
• Wireless Zero Configuration— if the Wi-Fi wireless module is not used.
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP support module- the functionality of TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper has already been described above, you can disable it fearlessly.

Disabling a significant part of the functionality of Windows will significantly increase the performance of a weak computer. At the same time, one should be aware of possible negative consequences: failures in the operation of programs and the system itself, loss of a significant part of the functions. Errors and "bugs" may appear, the causes of which will be difficult to determine.