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Some gotchas for the performance paranoid users
Being one myself, my system is as trim as possible. But there are several illogical and infuriating cross-links in how Windows 10 performs. This is just info for any one interested. Trying to be helpful :)
I don't use a Microsoft account. Never will. I will never use the store or cloud storage.
So, I disabled the AppXsvc service. This is for store apps only... Well, actually, it controls personalization options. If you disable this service the Themes page on Personalize will crash.
I don't use tiles. I use ClassicShell for my start menu. So I disabled the Tile Data Model Server service. This causes the logon process to be extended by 20+ seconds and causes other problems with context menu functionality.
If you don't have a Wi-fi adapter in your PC it would seem reasonable that you could disable the Radio Management service. Nope. Doing so forces the PC into a Sort-of-airplane mode that kills access to your network connections from every entry point (Eg System Tray, Settings app etc).
If you have a Wi-Fi adapter in your PC but disabled in BIOS W10 ignores the fact that it's disabled and enables it itself, installs drivers and enables your wi-fi connections.
So if you're one of those people who like to take your tuning to the extreme, watch out for these ones.
Any one know of any others?