Ten Windows Services, You Don’t Need.
March 17, 2008 · Print This Article
I’ll start by telling you that windows has a host of processes that start at boot time. Some of these process you need but there are quite a few that you don’t. This article will take a look at those processes that you don’t need.
The reason we want to disable these unneeded processes is because they do occupy memory and can take up CPU time. You can find proof of this by opening your task manager (ctl+shift+esc).
How to disable.
You need to know how to disable the processes so do the following: Start > Run > type “services.msc” and hit Enter
1. Error Reporting.
This enables error reporting on your computer and sends the results to Microsoft. Definitely not necessary.
2. Netmeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
This service is used for connecting computers with netmeeting. Netmeeting is more of a corprate application and therefore not needed by most home or small business owners.
3. Portable Media Serial Number Service
This service retrieves the serial number of any portable media player connected to your computer. This service is not needed.
4. Network Provisioning Service
This service is not necessary if you are a home user or you have just a simple network. This service manages XML configuration files on a domain for automatic network provisioning.
5. Indexing Service
This service provides indexing to contents and properties of files on your computer or remote computers. You may need this service if you have a large hard drive with many files and you frequently use windows search. A better indexing service is Google’s toolbar.
6. Remote Registry
Enables remote users to modify registry settings on your computer. This one is a no-brainer! Disable it.
7. Smart Card
Manages access to smart cards read by your computer. If you don’t have a smart card or don’t know what a smart card is, disable it.
8. Secondary Logon
This enables starting processes under alternate credentials. You would need this if you had a limited account on your machine and wanted that account to be able to run applications with administrator access.
9. WMI Performance Adapter
Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf providers. No need for this one, disable it.
10. System Restore Service
Performs system restore functions. This is used to restore old versions of files. Not really necessary but if you want to be cautious then leave it.
All of these service can be disabled to help boost the performance of your computer. It should be noted that you can always enable the services again.
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