However, the problem comes in determining which services are safe to disable and which ones are not. To save you from a bit of trial and error, we’ve devised the following guide. In it, we have listed all the Windows services you can disable to boost your computer’s performance for gaming or enhance security. In addition to this, we have also included a short section that shows you how to disable said services in Windows 10. So you may find it beneficial to read this guide until the end. Without further ado…
What Windows 10 services can I disable?
How can I disable Windows Services?
Disable Windows 10 services to improve performance: Pros & Cons
Pros
Frees up memory and boosts Windows Performance. Can assist you in troubleshooting a problem.
Cons
Will stop certain Windows quality-of-life features from working.
You can safely disable all 48 Windows 10 services listed in this guide. However, it’s important to note that you may still need some of these services, depending on how you use your computer. For instance, if you are a gamer, it would be inadvisable to stop the Xbox-related services. Thus, you should apply the tips in this guide with a bit of discernment. Some of the functions of these services can be replaced with third-party applications. For example, you can replace the Windows Search service with a third-party file finding program. Disabling these Windows 10 services isn’t permanent. Make a note of each service you disable. You may be required to re-enable them in the future. Either way, we hope you’ve found this guide to be helpful. If you have your own list of inessential services, please share it down below. As always, thank you for reading.
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