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How do I disable services in msconfig?
Press the Windows key + R on the keyboard to open a Run window. Enter msconfig into the Run window and then choose OK to open. Select Services on the System Configuration window. To remove any Microsoft services from this list, check the box Hide all Microsoft services.
How could you use System Configuration utility to temporarily disable a process?
To disable all startup applications, click the General tab, click Selective Startup, and then clear the Load Startup Items check box. To disable specific startup items, click the Startup tab and then clear the check boxes that correspond to the items you want to disable temporarily.
Should I disable services from msconfig?
Ensure that you don’t disable critical services that are important for your device to work properly. Disabling such services can also get you locked out of your device. Quit all applications. Choose Start > Run, and type msconfig in the Open box.
Is it safe to disable all non Microsoft services in msconfig?
In MSCONFIG, go ahead and check Hide all Microsoft services. As I mentioned earlier, I don’t even mess with disabling any Microsoft service because it’s not worth the problems you’ll end up with later. Once you hide the Microsoft services, you really should only be left with about 10 to 20 services at max.
What services can you disable?
Safe-To-Disable Services
- Tablet PC Input Service (in Windows 7) / Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service (Windows 8)
- Windows Time.
- Secondary logon (Will disable fast user switching)
- Fax.
- Print Spooler.
- Offline Files.
- Routing and Remote Access Service.
- Bluetooth Support Service.
Can I disable startup programs?
On most Windows computers, you can access the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc, then clicking the Startup tab. Select any program in the list and click the Disable button if you don’t want it to run on startup.
How do I turn off startup items?
Task Manager
- Navigate to the Task Manager. Note: For help navigating, see Get around in Windows.
- If necessary, click More details to see all of the tabs; select the Startup tab.
- Select the item not to launch at startup, and click Disable.
Can I disable all startup programs?
As a general rule, it is safe to remove any startup program. If a program starts automatically, it’s usually because they provide a service that works best if it’s always running, such as an antivirus program. Or, the software may be necessary to access special hardware features, such as proprietary printer software.
Can you disable all Windows services?
When the System Configuration Utility opens click the Services tab, check the box that says “Hide all Microsoft services”. When the Microsoft services are hidden uncheck the boxes next to the remaining services. Click Apply and OK, close the System Configuration Utility and restart your computer.
Is it safe to disable cryptographic services?
Well, one service supported by Cryptographic Services happens to be Automatic Updates. Disable Cryptographic Services at your peril! Automatic Updates will not function and you will have problems with Task Manager as well as other security mechanisms.
What happens if I disable startup programs?
You won’t see much improvement in boot times or memory use from messing with your computer’s services, although you could cause problems if you disable the wrong services. We recommend leaving system services alone. Some programs also install useless browser toolbars, add-ons, and other junk.