| Create a Restore Point before tweaking to restore settings if conflicts arise. 1) Open Start Menu, type restore in the search bar. 2) Open Create restore point, select the Create button. 3) Name the restore point and click Ok |
(Note; These tweaks apply mainly to Windows 11, with some relevant for Windows 10.)
Windows 11 Services to Disable Safely for Performance
In Windows 11, various services are running in the background. However, because Windows 11 is designed for most people, some of its services may be not useful to you, but they are still running.
Do you want to optimize your Windows 11 to improve performance? If so, you can find some unnecessary Windows 11 services to disable.
To disable Windows 11 services, the most commonly-used tool is the Services app. Here is the guide on how to disable a Windows 11 service:
1) Open Start Menu, type Services in the search bar, and open it.
2) Right-click on the service name you wish to disable and select Properties from the context menu.
3) On the pop-up window, change the Startup type to Disabled.
4) Click OK and Apply.
Services that can be disabled:
1) AssignedAccessManager – It is used to set up the kiosk mode that allows you to place restrictions on your computer. This mode is not needed if you don’t use a public-facing computer.
2) BitLocker Drive Encryption – You can disable this service if you don’t use BitLocker to encrypt your hard drive.
3) Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service – Bluetooth Support Service, and Bluetooth User Support Service. You can disable them if you don’t use any Bluetooth devices.
4) Connected User Experiences and Telemetry – is responsible for sending your usage and diagnostic data to Microsoft servers.
5) DevicePicker – You can disable it if you don’t use Miracast, DLNA, and DIAL UI.
6) Diagnostic Execution Service – Diagnostic Policy Service, Diagnostic Service Host, and Diagnostic System Host. You can disable them if you don’t use Windows troubleshooters.
7) Fax – You can disable it if you don’t use fax machines.
8) Geolocation Service and Downloaded Maps Manager – You can disable them if you don’t use the map on your PC
9) Netlogon – This service is only for domain networks. You can disable it if your computer isn’t part of such a network.
10) Optimize Drives – You can disable it if you like to defrag your hard drive manually.
11) Parental Controls – This service restricts your children’s computer use.
12) Phone Service – It handles connections between your computer and mobile devices.
13) Print Spooler – You can disable it if you don’t use printers.
14) Remote Desktop Configuration – Remote Desktop Services, and Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector. You can disable them if you don’t connect to remote desktop sessions.
15) Sensor Service – It manages integration with sensors like GPS and ambient light sensors.
16) Smart Card, Smart Card Device Enumeration Service, and Smart Card Removal Policy – These services are related to authentication on Windows devices. But you can disable them if you prefer using a keyboard for login.
17) Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service -You can disable it if you don’t use OSK.
18) Windows Biometric Service – It enables the fingerprint to unlock functionality on laptops.
19) Windows Error Reporting Service – It will capture the event whenever you face an error on Windows, generate information about the error, and send it to Microsoft for further diagnosis.
20) Work Folders – It syncs files between a centralized server and personal computers.
21) Xbox Accessory Management Service, Xbox Live Auth Manager, Xbox Live Game Save, and Xbox Live Networking Service – You can disable them if you don’t play Xbox games.
22) Window Insider Service – You can disable it if you are not registered with the Windows Insider program.
23) WalletService – You can disable it if you don’t use Wallet on Windows 11.
24) Windows Mobile Hotspot Service – You can disable it if you don’t use mobile hotspots.
25) Third-party services like AllJoyn Router Service and Adobe Acrobat Update Service.
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