Windows 10 comes with a lot of built-in features and services that can help you work and play on your PC more efficiently. But some of them can also slow down your computer, so it’s important to disable them when you don’t need them or when you can speed up your computer more effectively by disabling them. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that.
What are Windows services?
Windows services are applications that run in the background on your computer. They can help keep your computer running smoothly by performing tasks like keeping your email server up and running, keeping your calendar updated, or managing your files.
To disable a service, open the Services control panel applet and click the “Disabled” check box next to the service you want to disable. (You can also right-click the service and choose “Disable”.) After you disable a service, it will stop running and you will no longer be able to access its settings or functionality.
There are a few things to keep in mind when disabling services:
—Some services may require administrative privileges to disable. If you are not an administrator, you will not be able to disable these services.
—Certain services may cause other services to stop working correctly. You should always consult the documentation for any service you wish to disable for this reason.
—Disabling a service may cause problems with your computer if it is required by other programs. If you are unsure whether or not a service is required, consult the documentation for that program.
—If you decide you want a service back after disabling it, you will
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How to disable Windows services
Windows services are programs that run in the background and perform tasks for you, like keeping your computer running smoothly or managing files. But sometimes they can slow down your computer, or even cause it to crash. So how do you disable a service?
Here’s how to disable a Windows service:
1. Open the Start menu and search for “services.msc.”
2. When the Services window opens, locate the service you want to disable and double-click on it.
3. On the General tab, look for the “Startup type” drop-down menu and choose “ Disabled.”
4. Click on the “Disabled” checkbox and then click on the “Stop” button to disable the service.
5. If you need to reactivate the service later, simply repeat steps 2-4 and click on the “Enabled” checkbox instead of the “Disabled” checkbox.
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How to speed up your PC using Windows services
Windows services can be disabled to speed up your PC. By disabling certain services, you can free up processing power and improve system performance.
Below are eight Windows services you can disable to speed up your PC:
1. Windows Update: By default, Windows updates your PC with the latest drivers and software updates. You can disable this service to speed up your system.
2. Background tasks: By default, Windows runs various background tasks, such as checking for updates, sending mail, and running antivirus software. You can disable these tasks to free up processing power and improve system performance.
3. Cortana: Cortana is a digital assistant included with Windows 10. You can disable Cortana to speed up your system.
4. File Explorer: File Explorer is the file management utility included with Windows 10. You can disable File Explorer to speed up your system.
5. SharePoint Online: SharePoint Online is Microsoft’s online suite of applications for workgroups and small businesses. You can disable SharePoint Online to speed up your system.
6. Search Indexer: The search indexer helps keep track of changes made to files in the searchable libraries on
