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Project: Which Services can be Disabled WITHOUT Drastic Impact.
Good afternoon,
I have finished preparing my customisations for aClean Install
on this particular Laptop. My final part of this project is toDisable
some of theServices
.
I produced a list of theRunning Services
and theServices
that potentiallyStart
.
I thought that I would get members opinions on theseServices
, which isNOT
for the faint hearted, although I haveNOT
gone silly as one could quite easily do.
I have read MANY articles that discussed the fact that Win 10 handles Services extremely well, but that isNOT
what this thread is about, obviously!
I useWUMT
to controlWUs
.
I doNOT
use anMS Account
.
I doNOT
useRemote Access
.
I doNOT
have aTouch Screen
orTablet
.
I amNOT
in aHome Network
.
I doNOT
useParental Control
.
I doNOT
useSystem Restore
[ I have my OWN Backup Plan ].
The layout below is in the format of whether they areRunning
[ YES ], a brief description of theService
, theCommand
to be used in theCMD Prompt
, and theDefault
if they need to beReset
.
Those that areRunning
will havesc stop
at the beginning of theCommand
. For example . . .
>sc stop DiagTrack && sc config DiagTrack start= disabled
Code:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Do NOT use so OK to Disable *** ??? [ Stopped ] - BitLocker Drive Encryption Service: If you don’t use BitLocker Storage Encryption. - sc config BDESVC start= disabled - sc config BDESVC start= Manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** OK to Disable *** YES [ Running ] - Connected User Experiences and Telemetry: It will Disable Feedback, Telemetry and Data Collection. - sc config DiagTrack start= disabled - sc config DiagTrack start= automatic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Running ] - Diagnostic Service Host. - sc config WdiServiceHost start= disabled - sc config WdiServiceHost start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Running ] - Diagnostic System Host. - sc config WdiSystemHost start= disabled - sc config WdiSystemHost start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** DO NOT RUN THIS: *** YES ??? [ Running] - Distributed Link Tracking Client: If you don’t need to use a network [ If your computer is not connected to any network ]. - sc config TrkWks start= disabled - sc config TrkWks start= automatic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ??? [ Stopped ] To turn off Telemetry and Data Collection. - sc config dmwappushservice start= disabled - sc config dmwappushservice start= automatic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Downloaded Maps Manager: This service allows different installed Applications to have access to the downloaded Maps: If you don’t use the Bing Maps App. - sc Config MapsBroker Start= disabled - sc Config MapsBroker Start= automatic (Delayed Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** I have PRO so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Enterprise App Management Service: This service is responsible for managing various enterprise apps. - sc Config EntAppSvc Start= disabled - sc Config EntAppSvc Start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Disabled using Disable_File_History.reg so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - File History Service: If you don’t intend to use Windows Backup or System Restore . - sc Config fhsvc Start= disabled - sc Config fhsvc Start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Turned Off using Turn_Off_Location_service_for_your_account_and_apps.reg and Turn_off_Location_for_this_device.reg so OK to Disable *** YES [ Running ] - Geolocation Service: This service is responsible for monitoring the current location of your system [ required by some Windows Store apps, it can not be enabled when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry is disabled ]. - sc Config lfsvc Start= disabled - sc Config lfsvc Start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOT FOUND - HomeGroup Provider. - sc config HomeGroupProvider start= disabled - sc config HomeGroupProvider start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOT FOUND - Infrared Monitor Service: If you never use File Transfer via Infrared Devices. - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\irmon - sc config irmon start= disabled - sc config irmon start= demand ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Internet Connection Sharing: it is an Old Service that can be Disabled. - sc config SharedAccess start= disabled - sc config SharedAccess start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOT FOUND - Internet Explorer ETW Collector Service: This service collects real-time ETW events from Internet Explorer and processes them. - sc config IEEtwCollectorService start= disabled - sc config IEEtwCollectorService start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** IPv6 Disabled using a REG File OK to Disable *** YES [ Running ] - IP Helper: if you don’t use IPv6 connection - This will change the Value from 2 to 4. - sc config iphlpsvc start= disabled - sc config iphlpsvc start= automatic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** I DON'T use an MS Account so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant: Required to login to Microsoft Account. - sc config wlidsvc start= disabled - sc config wlidsvc start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Netlogon: if you are NOT on a Domain Controller Environment. - sc config Netlogon start= disabled - sc config Netlogon start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Disabled using Disable_Offline_Files.reg so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Offline Files: also known as Win32 or [ CscService ] Service and it Starts only in Windows 10 when the User, Application or another Service Starts it. - sc config CscService start= disabled - sc config CscService start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** I DON'T use Parental Control so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Parental Control: If you DON'T use the Parental Control Feature. - sc config WpcMonSvc start= disabled - sc config WpcMonSvc start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** I DON'T nave or use this so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Payments and NFC/SE Manager. - sc config SEMgrSvc start= disabled - sc config SEMgrSvc start= demand manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Phone Service: This service Manages the Telephony State on the computer. - sc config PhoneSvc start= disabled - sc config PhoneSvc start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Remote Desktop Configuration. - sc config SessionEnv start= disabled - sc config SessionEnv start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Remote Desktop Services. - sc config TermService start= disabled - sc config TermService start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Security Issue so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Remote Registry: You’d better Disable it. Then, NO one can access your Registry Remotely [ You can set it to DISABLED for Security purposes ]. - sc config RemoteRegistry start= disabled - sc config RemoteRegistry start= disabled ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Running ] - Security Center - The Windows 10 Security Centre is a Built-In Component that Starts Running in the Background as you Boot up the System. So, this is clearly Windows 10 Services to Disable for Performance. - sc config wscsvc start= disabled - sc config wscsvc start= Automatic (Delayed Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Smart Card service: Utilized for Security especially in large organizations or corporation. - sc config SCardSvr start= disabled - sc config SCardSvr start= disabled ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Running ] - TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper: If you are NOT a part of a Workgroup Network [ If you are not in a Workgroup Network ]. - sc config lmhosts start= disabled - sc config lmhosts start= automatic (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Disabled using REG File so OK to Disable *** YES [ Running ] - Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service [ If you DON'T want to use Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Pen and Ink Functionality Features ] - This keeps ctfmon.exe running. - sc config TabletInputService start= disabled - sc config TabletInputService start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Running ] - Web Account Manager: Required to Login to Microsoft Account/Store. - sc config TokenBroker start= disabled - sc config TokenBroker start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Disabled using REG File so OK to Disable *** YES [ Running ] - Windows Biometric Service: This service is responsible for capturing and Storing Biometric Data without gaining Access to the Biometric Hardware. Required by Biometric Devices like a Fingerprint Reader. - sc config WbioSrvc start= disabled - sc config WbioSrvc start= automatic (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Windows Camera Frame Server: If you NEVER use a Webcam or an Integrated Camera. - sc config FrameServer start= disabled - sc config FrameServer start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar: Utilized by Laptops and other Mobile computers for connecting to the Wireless Networks. - sc config wcncsvc start= disabled - sc config wcncsvc start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Disabled using REG File so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Windows Error Reporting Service: If you DON'T need to Save or Send Error Reports. - sc config WerSvc start= disabled - sc config WerSvc start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Windows Insider Service: If you are NOT a part of the Windows Insider Program. - sc config wisvc start= disabled - sc config wisvc start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service: This service lets the User Share Windows Media Player Libraries to other Networked Players or Music Devices. - sc config WMPNetworkSvc start= disabled - sc config WMPNetworkSvc start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Windows Mobile Hotspot Service: This service Enables a User to Share Cellular Data with other Devices. - sc config icssvc start= disabled - sc config icssvc start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Do NOT have one so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Xbox Accessory Management Service. - sc config XboxGipSvc start= disabled - sc config XboxGipSvc start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Do NOT have one so OK to Disable *** YES [ Stopped ] - Xbox Live Auth Manager: This Service provides the Authentication and Authorization Services to Communicate with Xbox Live. - sc config XblAuthManager start= disabled - sc config XblAuthManager start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES [ Stopped ] - Xbox Live Game Save: This Service is responsible for Syncing any Saved Data for Games that have Xbox Live Save Enabled. - sc config XblGameSave start= disabled - sc config XblGameSave start= manual (Trigger Start) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Do NOT have one so OK to Disable *** YES [ Running ] - Xbox Live Networking Services. - sc config XboxNetApiSvc start= disabled - sc config XboxNetApiSvc start= manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ??? [ Running ] - RasMan: Remote Access Connection Manager. - sc config RasMan start= disabled - sc config RasMan start= manual ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can anyone recommend what the bestServices
toDisable
are that will increasePerformance
with having ONLY aMarginal
affect / impact please.
I basically want toStreamline
the OSServices
to get that little bit quickerBoot Time
and better ALL roundPerformance
.
Thanks in advance.
Other Projects:
For anybody that is interested, there is also a Project I did forScheduled Tasks
here . . .
> Project: Which Scheduled Tasks can be Disabled WITHOUT Drastic Impact.
Last edited by Paul Black; 06 Jun 2021 at 06:06.