Optimize Windows 7 services

 
Optimize Windows 7 services

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With each newly developed operating system, the number of programs (services) running in the background also increases. These are necessary for various functions, but they are by no means used by every user. In order to free up capacity, it is possible to deactivate some of these services.

 

 

 

Start Windows 7 services


The services are opened via Control Panel> Administration> Services

 

Start Windows 7 services
Start Windows 7 services

Export Windows 7 services


Before changes are made to the list, it is advisable to export the current list in order to be able to reproduce settings again later. This is possible with the "Export list" button.

 

Export Windows 7 services
Export Windows 7 services


With a double click on the desired service, the properties window opens, in which the setting can be made.

 

Set Windows 7 services
Set Windows 7 services


A start type can be added to each service. Automatic, Manual and Deactivated are available for selection:

 

Automatically: The service is started automatically by Windows 7 without asking.

 

Manually:         The service is only started upon confirmation by the user.

 

disabled:    The service is no longer running.


If you are not sure about certain services, it makes sense to start with "Manual" and only switch to "Deactivate" after a trial period.

 

Windows 7 services at a glance, which can be deactivated.


Here is an excerpt of the services with possible changes that can be expanded as you wish. It should be noted that some services only work in combination with other services.

Service
feature
Default-
Setting
possible
Setting
Port redirection for Remote Desktop Service in user mode
Allows redirection of printers, drives and ports when using the "Remote Desktop" function.
manually disabled
Notification service for system events
This service tracks system events such as Windows logons as well as network and power events. It also informs COM + event system subscribers of these events.
Automatically
disabled
Designs
Provides design management.
Automatically
disabled
DHCP client
Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
Automatically
manually
Enumerator service for portable devices
This service supports data exchange between Windows Media Player and portable storage media such as digital cameras or USB hard drives and allows guidelines to be issued for connected devices. However, the basic functionality of connected mass storage devices is retained even if this service is deactivated.
manually
disabled
Fax
This service enables faxes to be sent and received.


manually


disabled
Function search provider host
This service is used by Windows Media Center. Various devices connected to a computer network can be recognized.
manually
disabled

Function search - resource publication
The service provides other computers in the network with information about the PC on which this service is running. In particular, it concerns devices connected to it, such as drives or printers.
Automatically
manually
KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Additional security function for the distributed network resources. This service is only useful if the PC accesses a distributed database in the network.
manually
disabled
parental Controls
Windows parental controls
manually
disabled
Remote registration service
Remote users can edit their registry.
manually
disabled
Shell hardware detection
Controls the autostart behavior of eg CDs.
Automatically
disabled


Tablet PC input service
This service is only required for pen input on tablet PCs.
manually
disabled
Windows Media Center Recipient Service
The Windows Media Center requires this service to receive television and radio broadcasts. If you do not use the Media Center or do not use it for this purpose, you can deactivate the service.
manually
disabled

 

 


As has been shown in the past, it is advisable to read through the forums or comments in the forum. There is more information about services and their interaction with other programs.

 

Windows 7 services configuration tool
This little tool allows you to edit the Windows 7 services.

 

Windows 7 Services Tool


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