Disable unnecessary applications in Windows 10. Operating system defender limitation

Job operating system is the interaction of many services, programs and system processes. Those programs that we mainly use are displayed on the desktop, taskbar or task manager. But most applications, after closing, continue to run and consume the resources of your computer. Usually, their work does not have a serious impact on the operation of the system, but if the computer is weak and does not cope well with the assigned task, it is better to close it. To speed up and optimize the operation of your device in this situation, options for how to disable background processes in Windows 10 will be described.

How to disable unnecessary applications?

So how to stop unnecessary background processes in Windows 10? First, let's look at how UWP (tiled) works. Windows applications 10. Unlike win32 (classic) applications, UWP are optimized to work with Windows 10 and have special settings that provide separate access To system parameters. There is a special version of Windows 10 S that only allows you to run tiled programs downloaded from the Microsoft Store.

Disabling the operation of “tiles” is done as follows:

• Open the window Windows Settings(Start - Settings or combination Win + I);
• Go to the “Privacy” settings;
• Select the " Background applications»;
• Disable the "Allow work in background».

It is worth noting that for some programs to function, the disable option must be enabled. For example, Skype, Viber, Telegram.

We learned how to restrict the launch of UWP programs, but how to disable win32 programs?

How to close background processes in Windows 10?

The work of system services and applications, as well as all programs, is duplicated in the Task Manager. You can disable them here. You can open the Manager using the following options:

• RMB on the taskbar and select Task Manager;
• Through Windows search;
• Combination Ctrl keys+ Shift + Esc;
• Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Del and select Task Manager;
• Through WinX parameters (Win+X);
• Starting with Windows 8, the manager has 2 types - Minimal and Full. In the Minimal format only open applications and their status.

Full view already shows everything necessary information about the system, users, background tasks and services.

The Processes tab shows both open applications and background processes. This tab provides information not only about CPU load, RAM, HDD(or SSD), Network and Video Card, but also sorts applications by these indicators. By sorting by the required equipment, it will be possible to determine the most resource-intensive process. But sometimes there is not enough information and system services are the most loaded; in this case, the Details tab will help you disable the task.

The Details tab provides access to complete information about all running processes available users.

How to remove background processes on Windows 10?

Analyzing the operation of the system and its services, the question may arise about how to remove background processes on Windows 10. Therefore, you need to determine which processes are interfering in a particular case. The Details tab will show everything running applications, even those that are not displayed in Processes, for example, viruses or adware will be shown.

To turn off work specific task:

• Select it (left mouse button);
• Call context menu(right mouse button);
• Click End task (or End tree if there are many).

System tasks or antivirus services (as well as some viruses) cannot simply be disabled and closed; an “Access Denied” error will appear. If this error occurs when you try to disable a virus or unwanted software, try again in the system's Safe Mode, or it is better to trust any antivirus to remove this program.

To find out the importance of a particular service, check its location using the “Open file location” function; it will be very difficult for viruses and adware to get into the System32, Windows and Program Data folders. Most often they are hidden in the Users, Startup folders, hidden in the downloads folder or browser settings and other popular applications.

If you are completely unsure about the “origin” of the program, it is better to select “Search on the Internet”, where it will be indicated detailed information and suggested removal options if this junk file.

Have a great day!

Hi all! I once wrote an article in which I talked, but now 10ka has already come out in full and today we will figure it out, what services need to be disabled in windows 10.

What services can be disabled in Windows 10?

I wrote about how to disable services and how to log into them, so I won’t repeat myself. To disable unnecessary services in Windows 10, go to services, read what the service means and disable it if unnecessary.

* BranchCache The service caches network content. If you don't use your home network, you can turn it off altogether.

*CDPSvc (Connected Device Platform Service) - This service belongs to the data collection series. It synchronizes calendar, contacts, mail and other user data. I recommend disabling this service last to check whether you need it or not. You'll most likely need it if you use a Microsoft account and need to sync with your mobile device.

*CoreMessaging - Provides communication between components. The service is very controversial, because... there is no information on it on the Internet. It can only be disabled through the registry, and whoever disabled it, the system might no longer start. So we'll leave it at that for now.

* DataCollectionPublishingService“It’s better to turn this thing off altogether.” This is the connection between the operating system and the remote cloud. The service collects, so to speak, statistics of your actions.

* DHCP client - If you use the Internet, do not touch it under any circumstances. It is this service that assigns you an IP address.

* dmwappushsvc- Again collecting information, we turn it off too. This keylogger. Sends your key actions to a remote cloud.

* DNS client — It is also a necessary service for using the Internet. Works with your DNS (serves in the right directions).

* Enterprise App Management Service- service for enterprise applications. You can disable it, but if you use office, for example, or Microsoft applications, then you need to experiment. Disable it and see if everything will be fine in the applications.

* KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator - system transaction function. We leave it the same way.

* Plug-and-Play serves for automatic recognition of changes in the system. For example, when you connect a flash drive, this service wakes up... So we leave it as it is.

* Quality Windows Audio Video Experience - transmission of audio and video over the network in real time. It is not needed only if there is no network (or Internet), in other cases we leave it.

* Microsoft .NET Framework - We leave all such services as is. They serve for normal operation most applications.

* SMP Storage Spaces— Again, a new service from a series of unknowns. I would turn it off and see how it works. This service allows you to manage disk space, but by turning it off, I could easily work with files and share disks.

* Superfetch A useful feature that works with the cache and speeds up Windows. There are 2 sides to this service: on the one hand, it will launch frequently used applications faster, on the other hand, there will be less RAM. Here I also advise you to test how much it will improve the performance on your computer. And I advise users with SSD drives to disable it, because... The response from these discs is already crazy.

*WalletService— Again, the surveillance service, turn it off.

* Windows Audio - Controls sound. If you don't need the sound, turn off the sound. In other cases we leave it.

* Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework - For normal operation of the drivers, do not touch. Let it remain as it is.

* Windows Search - Indexing files for search. If you don’t use it and have time to wait until the file is found, then disable it. Be sure to disable it on the ssd!

* Automatic setup network devices - needed to detect new devices on the network. If you do not use the network and the Internet, you can turn it off.

* WWAN auto-configuration - service for using mobile Internet. If you use usb modem, SIM card in the laptop, then do not disconnect it.

* Offline files - helps to work autonomously with inaccessible files, which loaded before. We set it manually.

* AgIPsec policy ent - Needed if you have a network and the Internet.

*WMI Performance Adapter - needed for services that require wmi, install manually. If any applications need them, they will launch them themselves)

* Adaptive Brightness Control - Leave it if there is a light sensor.

* Windows Backup - If you don't use it, turn it off. But it’s better to read about archiving in Windows, you never know, you’ll use it.

* Windows Biometric Service - needed only when using biometric devices. In other cases we disable it.

* Windows Firewall - To be honest, I always turn it off, because... I have nothing to steal) And if they encrypt the data, I will restore it) But I advise you to get, for example, Kaspersky Internet Security, which has both an antivirus and a firewall. And turn this one off, because... it sometimes blocks things that are not needed) In general, it monitors the security of your computer and closes ports so that thieves cannot get into your computer)

* Computer browser — IN home network need not. Manually.

* Time Broker— Coordinates execution background work for a WinRT application. Responsible for the operation of the Windows API. Therefore, if you don’t know what it is, you can try to disable it, although you can only disable it through the registry. There is information on how to do this on the Internet. For some users, this service consumes half of the processor resources, but after disabling, be sure to check the stability of the computer.

* System Event Broker - Again for WinRT applications, also if you disable it, check the stability of operation after disconnection.

* DevQuery background discovery broker— Monitors applications in the background, it’s better to leave it.

* Quick check — If necessary, checks for file system corruption. Also a controversial service, but it’s better to leave it.

* Web client - It's boring if you don't have internet. Used to work with files on the Internet. We leave it.

* Virtual disk - Service for working with storage devices. We set it manually.

* IP Ancillary Service - Works with protocol version 6. I always disable it itself, so the service can be disabled altogether.

* Secondary login - Set it manually, because... some games or programs will turn it on if necessary.

* Application readiness— The service prepares applications for the first login or when installing new ones. It’s better to leave it manually; when needed, it will start on its own.

* Grouping of network participants - Needed for home group. Install manually, you never know...

* Dispatcher automatic connections remote access — We set it manually. Needed for remote connections.

* Local Session Manager- Manages the user session. If you disable it, the system may not boot, so we leave it.

* Device Settings Manager— Configures and installs new devices. If disabled, new devices may not install correctly. The service works manually and starts when a new device appears. Therefore, we leave it as is.

* Print Manager - Needed if you have something to print from. In other cases we disable it.

* Remote Access Connection Manager - manually. Once I disconnected it completely and could not create a connection. So it's better to do it manually.

* User Manager- Manages multiple users. If you have one user, install manually.

* Authentication Manager Xbox Live - if there is no Xbox, then turn it off.

* Downloaded map manager— Disable it if you do not use the Maps application.

*Network Member Identity Manager— We leave it manually; if necessary, it will start on its own.

* Desktop Window Manager Session Manager − If you don’t use transparency from Aero, you can turn it off, it will give a big boost.

* Network Member Identity Manager − Needed for the network. It's better to set it manually.

* Credential Manager - Better by hand. Stores your data, such as logins and passwords.

* Security Account Manager - It's better to leave it as is. If you disable this service, all changes to the local security policy will be lost.

* Access to HID devices - Access to shortcut keys. Disable it, if some combinations stop working, then put it back.

* Windows Event Log - records all events. Useful tool for the experienced user. It is impossible to disable.

* Performance Logs and Alerts - system service, leave it as is.

* Software Protection - Also a system service, leave it as is.

* CNG Key Isolation - Manually.

* Tools Windows management — System service, without it, some applications may not work correctly, so it’s better to leave it.

* Hyper-V Guest Service Interface - If you don’t know what Hyper-V is, then disable it.

* Group Policy Client - We leave it. Responsible for security policy settings.

* Changed Link Tracking Client - No ntfs file tracking needed. Turn it off.

* Microsoft Passport Service Container

* Distributed Transaction Coordinator - We set it manually.

* SNMP Trap - Some programs will collect information about you. So turn it off.

* Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator - Manually, if necessary, applications will launch it.

* Routing and remote access - Need not. Turn it off.

* IPsec Key Modules for Internet Key Exchange and Authenticated IP - Not necessary, but better to do it manually.

* DCOM server process launcher module - System service, leave it as is.

* NetBIOS support module over TCP/IP - If there are no other computers on the network, then manually.

* Setting up a Remote Desktop Server— If you are not creating a remote desktop server, then disable it.

* Windows Instant Connections - Setup Logger - Manually.

* SSDP Discovery - Necessary for new devices, but such devices are not always available. Therefore, install it manually, and if not needed, then disable it.

* Interactive Service Discovery − Manually.

* Updating the Orchestrator Service— Solution for managing workflows in a data center. Orchestrator allows you to automate the creation, monitoring, and deployment of resources in your environment. In general, install it manually.

* Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - Not needed if you do not share your Internet over network connections.

* Shell Hardware Definition − necessary for the autorun dialog box of a disk or flash drive. Whatever suits you, most people need it. I left.

* Disk optimization- It’s called now under a new name, but I hope you know what it is. We leave it as it is, and if we have an SSD drive installed, then we turn it off.

*Delivery optimization- This is something like a torrent. For example, you download updates or applications from the store, then the download occurs from the found sources. This increases the download speed. It is better to leave it manually; when any download occurs, it will turn on automatically.

* Remote Desktop Services User Mode Port Redirector - If you don't use remote connections, then you don't need it. It's better to install it manually.

* Nutrition - Doesn't turn off. We leave it.

* Task Scheduler - It is advisable to leave it as is, because... Nowadays many programs use it.

* Support for the "Problem and Resolution Reports" control panel item - Manually.

* Smart Card Removal Policy - For smart card users, it is better to do it manually.

* Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant - Helps you create and sign in to your Microsoft account. It's better to leave it manually.

* Network Connection Assistant - Notifications about DirectAccess are not needed, we disable them.

* Network Connection Broker— If you don’t need notifications about programs in the store, then turn them off.

* HomeGroup Provider - To use home groups. Better by hand.

* Wired Auto-Tuning - Manually.

* Data archiving program— If you use archiving and restoration, then leave it as is. If not, then turn it off.

* Software Shadow Copy Provider (Microsoft) - Manually.

* Homegroup Listener - Manually.

* PNRP protocol - We also leave it manually. Some applications may use the service.

* Publishing Feature Discovery Resources − Needed if you want to show your files to other computers over the network. If you don't want to, then manually or disable it.

* Work station - It's better to leave it, because... Some applications use this service.

*Work folders— If you use work folders (usually they are used in organizations), then leave them as they are; if not, disable them.

* Certificate Distribution − Better by hand.

* Printer extensions and notifications— If you use a printer, then leave it, if not, then turn it off.

* Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) - Manually.

* Windows Event Collector - Manually.

* Application Details - Manually.

* Server - If the computer is not used as a server or does not share access to files and printers, then turn it off.

* Tile data model server— If you use the metro interface, then leave it, if not, then disable it.

* Network Service Xbox Live- again, if you don’t use Xbox, then turn it off.

* Network input into the system - Manually.

* Network connections - Leave it as is. If there is no network or Internet, you can turn it off.

* COM+ Event System - set manually. Applications that depend on this service will launch it themselves if necessary.

* System application COM+ - Also manually.

* Microsoft Service Passport— If there is no TPM virtual smart card, then disable it.

* Windows Push Notification Service— If you don’t need notifications from applications, then turn them off. If you need it, then leave it.

* SSTP Service - We leave it as is, the service is needed if there is Internet on the computer.

* Windows License Manager Service - The service is needed to manage licenses of applications downloaded from the store. If you don’t download anything from there, then disable it.

* Windows Mobile Hotspot Service— The service is needed to organize a point Wi-Fi access, i.e. distribute wireless Internet to other devices. If you don't distribute it, then turn it off.

* WinHTTP Web Proxy Automatic Discovery Service - If you need internet, then leave it as is.

* WLAN AutoConfig Service - service for wireless networks. Accordingly, if they are not there, it is not needed.

* Basic Filtering Service - on the one hand, it is not needed (if security is not needed), but on the other hand, some programs may produce errors. So we leave it.

*Service wireless communication Bluetooth— Needed if you use Bluetooth headsets.

* Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service— Again, if you don’t know what Hyper-V is, then disable it.

* Windows Time Service - needed to synchronize time with the Internet.

* Geographic Location Service- Turn it off. It is only needed for phones. The Internet will already find where you are)

* Sensor Data Service— If you did not connect any sensors, then disconnect. Leave it on phones and tablets.

* Sensor Service- The same. Needed for phones and tablets.

* Store demo service— Turn it off, no need to demonstrate anything)

* Service diagnostic tracking — The service is part of the surveillance series, so we are disabling it.

*Shutdown Service as a Guest (Hyper-V)

* Download service Windows images(WIA)— The service is only needed if there is a scanner. She is responsible for receiving images from scanners and cameras.

* Hyper-V Volume Shadow Copy Request Service— Again, if you don’t know what Hyper-V is, then disable it.

* Windows Defender Service— With a good antivirus, this is an unnecessary service, but you can’t just disable it here.

* Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service - We install it manually, if programs need it, they will launch it themselves.

* Network Saving Interface Service - Needed for normal network operation.

* Background Task Infrastructure Service— For normal background operations, leave it.

* File History Service — New way file protection, with any changes the files are duplicated. It's up to everyone to turn it off or not. I would probably turn it off, because... It wasn’t there before and it wasn’t necessary)

* Windows Font Cache Service - serves to improve performance, caches fonts and does not waste time loading.

* Client License Service (ClipSVC)— needed for applications downloaded from the store. If you don’t download anything from there, you can disable it.

* Windows Store Service (WSService)— If you use the store, then leave it on, if not, turn it off.

* AllJoyn Router Service- If you don’t know what it is, then turn it off.

* SMS Router Service Microsoft Windows — This service is definitely not needed on a computer!

* Block Level Archiving Engine Service - We set it manually. If archiving or restoration is needed, the service will start on its own.

*Sensor Monitoring Service— If there are no sensors on the computer, then it is not needed.

* Network Configuration Service- It's better to leave it manually.

* Data Exchange Service (Hyper-V)— Again, if you don’t use Hyper-V, disable it.

* Service public access to Net.Tcp ports - Off by default. Only needed if you need the Net.Tcp protocol.

* General service network resources Windows Media Player - Manually. If you need it, it will turn on.

* Smart Card Reader Enumeration Service— If you don’t use smart cards, then turn them off.

* Portable Device Enumerator Service - Used to synchronize music, videos, etc. with removable media. I would install it manually. This is not always necessary.

* Bluetooth Support - Needed if you have Bluetooth.

* Diagnostic Policy Service - Needed to diagnose problems... To be honest, it rarely helps. Therefore, you can experiment by turning it off. If necessary, turn it on.

* Program Compatibility Assistant Service - The service is needed to run programs that are incompatible with your OS. If there are none, install them manually.

* Network Check Service Windows Defender - Better again good antivirus than this service, but don’t just turn it off.

* User Profile Service - Better to leave it. It works with computer user profiles.

* PNRP Computer Name Publishing Service - Needed for home groups.

* Heart Rate Service (Hyper-V)— Monitors the state of the virtual machine. If you don't use virtual Hyper-V machines, then turn it off.

*AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC)— If you don’t use the store, then turn it off.

* Registration Service Windows errors — Logs errors. It's better to install it manually.

* Device Control Registration Service- It's better to leave it manually.

* State Repository Service— it’s better to leave it the same manually.

* Internet Explorer ETW Collector Service— Another collector, turn it off.

* Connected Network Information Service - It is better to leave it as is for normal network operation.

* Virtual Machine Session Service (Hyper-V) -

* Service touch keyboard and panels handwriting input — needed for tablets. If you don’t have a touch keyboard or graphics tablet on your computer, then turn it off.

* Time Synchronization Service (Hyper-V) - if there are no virtual ones Hyper-V machines turn it off.

* Data sharing service- leave it manually.

* Device Matching Service— If the computer does not communicate with other devices via wire or wireless connections, then you can turn it off.

* Network List Service - It's better to leave it that way.

* System Event Notification Service - If you're not going to watch Windows messages, then you don't need it.

* Windows Remote Management Service (WS-Management) - Place it manually.

* Provider Host Service Windows encryption - Turn it off.

* Device Installation Service— It’s better to leave it as is, a service for the correct installation of devices.

*Storage service- it's better to leave it manually.

* BitLocker Drive Encryption Service - Encrypts disks. If you don't use it, it's better to turn it off.

* Application Layer Gateway Service − The service is needed only to work with the firewall. Manually.

* Cryptography Services - To install new programs, it is better to leave it as is.

* Remote Desktop Services - If you do not use remote desktops, then disable it.

* Smart card - If you don't use them, then you don't need it.

*Still image acquisition events— needed for scanning images. Therefore, if there is no scanner, then turn it off.

* Matcher endpoints RPC - The service is needed for incoming traffic. Nothing can be done about it. That's why we leave it.

* Saving games on Xbox Live - If there is no Xbox, then turn it off.

* Finite Builder Windows points Audio If you need sound, leave it.

* Microsoft Diagnostics (R) Standard Collector Service- The collector again, turn it off.

* Telephony - Leave by hand. It will start if needed.

* Themes - They eat up a lot of memory resources. If you don't need it, turn it off.

* Volume Shadow Copy - Creates recovery points, backing up in the background. Place it manually. It will start if necessary.

* Link layer topologist - Also by hand. It will start if needed.

* Remote call procedures (RPC) - System service. Leave it as is.

* Remote registry - Allows remote users to manipulate your registry. Turn it off.

* Application Identity - Manually.

* Diagnostic system unit - Diagnosis of problems. Place it manually.

* Diagnostic Service Node - Also manually.

* Generic PNP Device Node - Place it manually. Not all devices are PnP.

* Application Management - Place it manually. The service allows you to configure policies for applications.

* ActiveX Installer - Also manually. You will need to install such an object, it will start on its own.

* Windows Installer - Installation of programs.msi. Manually.

* Windows Modules Installer - Installs and removes components and updates. Manually.

* Fax - Needed if you only have a fax.

* Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) - Leave it manually. The service is useful.

* Performance counter library host— Shares performance counters with other users. Turn it off.

* Discovery Provider Host - Leave it manually. It will need to start.

* Color Windows system(WCS) - Manually. The devices will need it and they will launch it.

* Security Center - Monitors Windows security. She annoys me with her notifications. So whether to turn it off or not is up to you.

* Windows Update - On the one side useful feature. It closes holes in the system, updates drivers, but on the other hand, it actively uses the Internet, memory resources, and if you turn off the computer during the update, the OS may crash. So you also have to choose what is more important, security or performance.

* Encrypted file system(EFS)— For file security. It's better to leave it as is manually.

That's all. In this article, I described the services that can be disabled in Windows 10, as well as what is better to leave for normal operation of the system. I checked it on myself, everything works for me. If you have any other information, write, I will add it, it will help many people.

I decided to write this article after starting a search for adequate materials about what services can be turned off in Windows 10 for more fast work operating system. On the Internet, as always, there are many different opinions. I studied them, summarized them and tried to draw general conclusions. I will not advise which services can definitely be disabled. Much in this matter depends on the individual parameters of the computer, the needs and tastes of users. Personally, on my weak netbook with Windows 10, I disabled all the services listed below - otherwise it remained an insane slowdown (I wrote more about all the measures taken to overclock my netbook in the article Optimizing and speeding up Windows 10 on a weak computer). On desktop computer I preferred not to touch anything and leave all settings at default. You must decide for yourself whether it is worth completely disabling some services that are running by default.

Some recommend creating a system restore point before experimenting with disabling services. Personally, I didn't do this. If only because it is not difficult for me, if suddenly it is needed, clean install Windows 10.

In general, without extreme necessity It's better not to disable any services in Windows 10 . This, in my opinion, can be done only when there are problems with low computer performance and you really need to overclock it at least a little.

Let me briefly remind you how to get to these same Services: click with the RIGHT mouse button on the menu Start, select the item “ Computer management", in the column on the left double click open the item “ Services and applications", then " Services" The service is disabled after double-clicking on it: in the item in the window that opens, select “ Startup type: Disabled».

On my insanely weak netbook, I turned off the following services quite painlessly:

• NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service- this service is intended for NVidia video cards (you may not have it if you use a different video card). If you do not use 3D stereo images, then this service can be turned off.
• Windows Search- using this service on Windows 10 and above earlier versions starting with “seven”, the search for the contents of the computer works. It is represented by the opportunity to find necessary files, folders and programs through a magnifying glass in the Control Panel, and is also implemented in the form search string in any folder. In fact, indexing the contents of your computer can waste quite a lot of valuable resources, so if this functionality is not critical for you and you want to speed up your operating system, try disabling this search service.
• Offline files- a service that allows you to work autonomously with files available on the internal (local) network. As I understand it, you can safely disable it if the computer is not connected to any other network other than the Internet.
• Windows Biometric Service- used for processing and storing biometric data. In my opinion, everything is clear here: if we don’t use fingerprint login or other biometric methods, we can easily turn it off.

• Computer browser- used to create a list of computers on the network and provide it to programs upon request. Yet again this service needed only in local network.
• Windows Firewall- protects your computer from unauthorized access from the Internet. If you have another firewall installed (for example, Comodo), feel free to disable it. In other cases, it’s better not to touch it.
• IP Ancillary Service- supports network protocol IPv6. It is not needed very often, but it is necessary to look specifically at each case individually. If after turning it off the Internet continues to work normally, then you do not need it.
• Secondary login- provides login to Windows from multiple accounts. If there is only one, then you can safely turn it off.
• Grouping of network participants- organizes multi-user interaction in a peer-to-peer network. Simply put, it is needed if you have a local network or home group. Turn it off if there is none.
• Print Manager- a service that allows you to queue print jobs and provides interaction with the printer. If there are no printers, you can disable it.
• Remote Access Connection Manager- when this service is removed, the browser will not attempt to connect to the Internet when working with pages with updating elements. As I understand it, it is better not to disable .
• Network Member Identity Manager- used to identify local network participants. Turn it off if you don't use HomeGroup.
• Performance Logs and Alerts- this service, as the name suggests, collects data on computer performance. You can turn it off.
• CNG Key Isolation- needed for cryptographic processes, helps to safely store the user’s private keys from running processes. I’m still figuring out what it is and what it’s eaten with.
• Routing and remote access- provides routing for organizations in local and global networks. If there is no local network, turn it off.
• IPsec Key Modules- for Internet key exchange and IP protocol with authentication. As I understand it, you can turn it off painlessly.
• Setting up a Remote Desktop Server- Responsible for setting up and maintaining Remote Desktop Services and Remote Access sessions. If there is no local network, turn it off.

• SSDP detection- enables detection of UPnP devices on the home network. The necessity of this house is questioned by many experts. Better turn it off.
• Smart Card Removal Policy- if you do not use them (smart cards), turn them off.
• Software Shadow Copy Provider (Microsoft)- can be turned off if you do not plan to use the system restore function.
• Homegroup Listener- if you don't use homegroup, it's better to turn it off.
• Work folders- used to synchronize folders on different devices. Thanks to this, they can be used on any computer where this service is enabled. You can turn it off.
• Windows Event Collector- allows you to collect events from other computers. Turn it off.
• Server- if the access function is not used shared files and printers, this service can be disabled.
• Xbox Live Online Service- provides access to Xbox Live services. If you don't know what it is, turn it off.
• Network login- Provides end-to-end authentication. Not needed at home.
• Tablet PC input service- Enables pen and handwriting input on tablets. Turn it off on regular computers.
• Geographic Location Service- tracks computer coordinates. You can turn it off.
• Sensor Data Service- processes and stores information received from sensors installed on a PC.
• Sensor Service- manages sensors on a PC. Don't understand what we're talking about? Turn it off.
• Windows Image Upload (WIA) service- can be turned off if you do not plan to connect a scanner or camera to the computer.
• Client License Service- Ensures the Windows 10 Store works properly. Disable it if you don't use it.
• AllJoyn Router Service- as far as I understand, you can turn it off, but I won’t give a guarantee.
• Microsoft Windows SMS Router Service- forwards messages according to pre-created rules. I'm figuring it out.
• Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service- allows sharing TCP ports using the Net.Tcp protocol. If the computer is not used as a server, then you can safely turn it off.

• Portable Device Enumerator Service- is responsible for the ability to synchronize and automatically play files from portable devices. Rarely used, can be turned off.
• Bluetooth support- everything is obvious here. If you don't use it, turn it off.
• Program Compatibility Assistant Service- Monitors programs for compatibility problems. Such situations (incompatibility) arise quite rarely and even when they do occur, this service is rarely able to help. Let's turn it off.
• Windows Error Logging Service- in case of any failures, sends error data to Microsoft so that the company can fix it. It's quite possible to turn it off.
• BitLocker Drive Encryption Service- makes it possible to encrypt disks. This function used very rarely by home users. You can turn it off if you don’t understand why it’s needed at all, or you just don’t use it.
• Smart card- provides access to smart card readers. If there are none, you need to turn it off.
• Volume Shadow Copy- Creation backup copy content hard drive(For example, previous versions text files). If you don't plan to use recovery deleted files, turn off. This is also worth doing because the service consumes a lot of valuable resources and also performs recovery very slowly.
• Remote registry- used to change registry settings remote user. On home computer should be turned off.
• Application Identity- Helps AppLocker identify blocked applications. You can disable it if AppLocker is not used or you don’t even know what kind of beast it is.
• Diagnostic system unit- just turn off this unnecessary thing.
• Diagnostic Service Node- similar to the previous paragraph.
• Fax- Responsible for the operation of the fax machine. If you don't have it, feel free to turn it off.
• Performance counter library host- I still haven’t figured it out. Many people write that you can turn it off painlessly.
• Security Center- a service that monitors changes in settings and parameters Windows security 10. In particular, it controls antivirus software and firewall. If they are disabled or do not work correctly, this center gives the user a corresponding message. You can also turn it off.
• Windows Update- well, everything is clear here without comment: the service is responsible for updating the Windows 10 operating system. Whether to disable it or not is up to everyone to decide for themselves.

You can also turn off all services associated with hardware visualization Hyper-V- they are designed to work virtual machines and only a few need them. Wherever you see Hyper-V mentioned in the service name, you can disable it.

Some services in the Windows 10 operating system appear when installed by the user various programs. Many of them may also be unnecessary. But here everything is again very individual.

How to disable Windows updates - this question is asked by users who need to prevent the installation of system updates on their computer. With default settings, the operating system itself automatic mode searches for, downloads and installs updates released for Windows.

The corporation releases update packages for the Windows operating system approximately once a month. From time to time, Microsoft makes unscheduled updates designed to solve emerging problems in the operation of the OS, or to close discovered security holes in Windows.

The main part of the updates concerns system security. When installing updates, system fixes are applied or some new features are added.

In addition to regular updates, so-called major updates are released in Windows 10, after which, essentially, a new version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer. Such major updates are released once or twice a year.

Some users disable system updates by various reasons. The main reasons for refusing Windows updates:

• sometimes it happens that after installing updates, the standard Windows work and installed programs;
• if the user has a limited Internet connection, downloading updates affects the amount of traffic consumed;
• lack of free space on the computer disk;
• after applying the update, the user is afraid of losing activation of the operating system;

How to disable automatic update? You can solve the problem using system tools, or using third-party software. In this article we will look at 5 ways to disable updates on Windows 10 using the operating system.

Simply disabling Windows Update on Windows 10, as in Windows 7 or Windows 8, will no longer work. The maximum that can be done in this way is to pause updates for up to 35 days.

How to disable automatic updates in Windows 10 (1 method)

Windows 10 tools automatically detect, download and install updates on your computer.

On Win 10, you can disable updates in a way that disables the Windows Update service. This method works in all Windows versions 10, it ensures that Windows updates are disabled forever.

Login to "Administration" from the Control Panel, or using more easy way: In the Windows Search box, type "administration" (without the quotes), and then open Administrative Tools.

In the “Administration” window, double-right-click on the “Services” shortcut.

In the “Services” window that opens, in the “Services (Local)” section, find the Windows Update service.

In the “Properties: Windows Update (Local Computer)” window, in the “General” tab, change the “Startup type” setting to “Disabled”.

In the “Status” setting, click on the “Stop” button to stop the service Windows updates 10.

After this, Windows 10 updates will stop coming to your computer.

To enable automatic updates, in the Properties: Windows Update (Local Computer) window, select preferred type launch: “Automatic (delayed start)”, “Automatic”, or “Manual”.

How to disable Windows 10 updates using Local Group Policy Editor (method 2)

Now let's see how to disable Windows 10 updates in the Local Group Policy Editor.

note that this method Not suitable for Windows 10 Home (Windows 10 Home) and Windows 10 Single Language (Windows 10 Home for one language). This feature is present in older versions of the operating system: Windows 10 Pro (Windows 10 Professional) and Windows 10 Enterprise (Windows 10 Enterprise).

First you need to log into the Local Group Policy Editor. In the Windows Search box, type "gpedit.msc" (without the quotes), and then launch the editor.

Another way to enter the Local Group Policy Editor is in the following way: Press the “Win” + “R” keys, enter the expression “gpedit.msc” (without quotes) in the “Open” field, and then click on the “OK” button.

In the “Local Group Policy Editor” window, follow the path: “Computer Configuration” => “Administrative Templates” => “ Windows components" => "Windows Update".

In the “Windows Update” section, find the “Set up automatic updates” item, right-click on it, and select “Change” in the context menu.

In the Automatic Update Settings window, enable the Disabled setting, and then click OK.

After this, the operating system will not search for, download or install automatic Windows 10 updates.

Disable Windows 10 update in Registry Editor (3rd method)

The third way to disable Windows 10 updates is to make changes to the Registry Editor. This method works in all versions of Windows 10.

In Windows Search, type "regedit" (without the quotes), and then run the command.

In the Registry Editor window, follow the path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsWindowsUpdate\AU

In the Registry Editor window, right-click on free space. From the context menu, select New and then DWORD Value (32-bit). Give the parameter a name: “NoAutoUpdate” (without quotes).

Right-click on the “NoAutoUpdate” parameter and select “Change...” in the context menu.

Enter the parameter “1” (without quotes) in the “Value” field and click the “OK” button.

To enable updating in Windows 10, you need to change the value of the parameter to “0” (without quotes), or simply delete the “NoAutoUpdate” parameter from the registry.

Enable metered connection in Windows 10 (4th method)

This method allows you to configure metered connection in the Windows operating system, if the network is accessed via Wi-Fi.

Follow these sequential steps:

1. Enter system settings.
2. From the Settings window, go to Network & Internet.
3. Go to the “Wi-Fi” setting, click on the “Manage known networks” link.
4. Choose yours Wi-Fi network, click on the “Properties” button.
5. In the “Set as metered connection” parameter, move the slider to the “Enabled” position.

After this, the Windows 10 operating system will limit the search for and receipt of updates. With this method, some updates will be installed into the operating system. Major updates such as OS version updates will be disabled.

Disabling access to Windows Update (method 5)

In new versions of Windows 10, after the user disables it, after some time the Update Center service on the computer is forced to turn on. Therefore, we need to block Windows Update's access to Microsoft update servers.

First, disable the Windows Update service (see method 1).

1. Follow the path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM

1. Right click. Select New => Partition. Give the section a name “Internet Communication Management” (hereinafter without quotes).
2. Click on the created section “Internet Communication Management”, create inside new section with the name "Internet Communication".
3. Enter the “Internet Communication” section, right-click on the free space.
4. From the context menu, select New => DWORD Value (32 bits).
5. Name the created parameter “DisableWindowsUpdateAccess”.
6. Double-click with the left mouse button on the “DisableWindowsUpdateAccess” parameter. In the “Change DWORD (32-bit) Value” window, select “1” in the “Value” field.

In the Registry Editor, do the following:

1. Enter the section:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

1. Create a "DWORD (32-bit) Value", name it "NoWindowsUpdate" with a value of "1".

Create a new parameter in the Registry Editor window:

1. Follow the path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

1. Create a "DWORD Value (32-bit)", name the parameter "DisableWindowsUpdateAccess" with a value of "1".

Close the Registry Editor window and restart your computer. When checking for updates, Windows Update will show error "0x8024002e".

To enable access to Windows Update servers, remove previously created settings from the registry.

Turn off automatic updates from the command line

To stop and then disable the Automatic Updates service, use the command line:

1. Run command line on behalf of the administrator.
2. Run the following commands sequentially:

net stop wuauserv sc config wuauserv start= disabled

To start and enable the Automatic Updates service, run the following commands:

Net start wuauserv sc config wuauserv start= auto

Disable checking for updates in Windows 10

If all else fails, turn off checking for updates in Windows 10. If automatic check does not work, which means that updates will not be downloaded to the computer.

To disable checking for updates, follow these steps:

1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator. In the command line interpreter window, enter the command and then press the Enter key:

takeown /f c:\windows\system32\usoclient.exe /a

1. Go to the path: C:\Windows\System32, find the file “UsoClient.exe”.
2. Right-click on the “UsoClient.exe” file and select “Properties” from the context menu.
3. In the "Properties: UsoClient" window, open the "Security" tab.
4. Under the “Groups or Users” section, click on the “Edit” button.
5. In the “Permissions for the “UsoClient” group” window, remove all permissions for each group or user one by one. Don't forget to click on the "OK" button.

After this, restart your computer.

To restore the permissions of the "UsoClient.exe" file, run Command Prompt as an administrator, and then run the command:

Icacls c:\windows\system32\usoclient.exe" /reset

Restart your computer.

If necessary, you can manually check for and install updates from Windows Update.

Conclusions of the article

If necessary, the user can disable automatic updating of Windows 10 permanently using operating system tools: by disabling the Windows Update service, in the Local Group Policy Editor, or in the Registry Editor.