Performance help

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EFR3SXZ said:

• Should I remove built-in features in windows 10?

I remove all, but NET Frameworks, I also disable IPv6 and delete all network protocols.

EFR3SXZ said:

• Is K-Lite Codecs really necessary?

No, if you are using something like MPC-HC or VideoLAN and do not edit videos and such.

EFR3SXZ said:

• What services can I disable that wont affect myself? (I won't use Xbox win10 platform)

That is a hard one, there is no universal advice for all, it depends, what windows features or various software you are using, eg I disable PrintSpooler, because I do not have a printer and so on.

You can start researching here: Black Viper Black Viper, but basically you will find out by trial and error.
You can also look at my config for sugestions about services and other stuff: [Batch] Windows 10 Tweaks.

EFR3SXZ said:

• As a good computer user, I know what kind of risks I have. Is Windows Defender OK or I need AV and a Malware tool?

It is OK, that means average, you could try something like 360 Total Security Essential
WD sometimes causes high CPU/RAM/HDD usage for no apparent reason, not scanning.

EFR3SXZ said:

• MSConfig settings will help?

There are better tools like Autoruns or CCleaner's startup manager.

EFR3SXZ said:

• Can I disable my Intel Graphics driver to set my GPU as default for my monitor or is there another way to do it? (I don't care about power usage).

Sorry, can not really help you at that one.

EFR3SXZ said:

• Is there a performance post with all information needed to perform a clean install and setup a new OS for the best settings performance ?

Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums
Optimize Performance of Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Note: Do not forget to backup registry or create a system backup before doing any changes.