Windows Vista services that can be disabled

Problem description Windows Vista services that can be disabled Procedure Manual: After all the Vista system services are changed to Manual, Windows Vista enters the original state, and even the resource manager and control panel cannot operate normally, you can only use the shortcut key to call the service management terminal for modification. Basic System: Remote Procedure Call, Plug and Play, DCOM Server Process Launcher, User Profile Service, and Windows Management Instrumentation set these services to automatic, even if the system is available, similar to Windows. We recommend that you set the Software Licensing service to automatic, which is an important part of Vista's genuine verification and system operation. If this service is not started, the system will be the same as the pirated version due to trial expiration, many of the following functions cannot be started. Access Network: in addition to services in the most basic system, DHCP Client, DNS Client, and Network Connections must be automatically run. Complete experience: in addition to the basic system and services on the access network, Themes needs to run automatically (open it and you will have the XP interface ); desktop Windows Manager Session Manager (enable Aero); Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder (these two are equivalent to the original Windows Audio, which can be voiced only when the system is enabled ); windows Search, Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and Superfetch (these are new features and features of Vista ). Suggestions for Automatic Running of other services: Distributed Link Tracking Client (using NTFS file system); Function Discovery Resource Publication, Server, Workstation (accessing LAN shared resources); Printer Spooler (using Printer ); group Policy Client (in a centralized IT environment); IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules (Network Authentication and protection); Task schedles (scheduled Task ); windows Update (automatically Update system patches); ReadyBoost (if you have a large volume of storage, fast U disk ). For most novice users, it is recommended to set all the above startup to automatic, but not all in the list to manual to adapt to the vast majority of environments, and achieve a perfect balance between resource usage and functions. System Service Details: Application Experience-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) This service is required for some old and incompatible applications to run in compatibility mode of earlier versions of Windows. Without such a program, you do not have to start it. Application Information-Manual by default (recommended: Manual) Some old software that needs to be installed with the Admin permission. If there is no old software, you do not have to start it. This Service works with the UAC of the system to prevent Trojans and unknown virus installation programs. Application Layer Gateway Service-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Some software applications, such as Windows Firewall, are mainly used to provide third-party protocol plug-ins for Internet connections. In most cases, the service is automatically started with other services. Application Management-default Manual (recommended: Manual) It is mainly used by some large companies for centralized IT management, such as using the software distribution function of the Active Directory (sending some software upgrades and Patches when you log on). Individual users can turn it off. Background Intelligent Transfer Service-default Automatic IC (Manual recommended) Vista is automatically updated to transfer patches in the background. If you do not need Windows Update, you can turn it off. Base Filtering Engine-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) This service is mainly used for system security services, such as firewalls, remote connections, Internet Connection Sharing, and some uncommon protocols. We recommend that you set this service to Manual. Block Level Backup Engine Service-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Vista backup and recovery services can be disabled. Certificate Propagation-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Some access company networks such as VPN require the use of Smart Cards. This service is required by the Smart Cards service. If you do not have this requirement, especially individual users, you can disable it. CNG Key Isolation-default Manual (recommended: Manual) If two services, Wired AutoConfig and WLAN AutoConfig, are opened and the Extensible Authentication Protocol, are used, we recommend that you disable automatic wired network configuration and wireless network configuration. COM + Event System-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) This is a very primitive and old service. We recommend that you keep the default settings. Each person thinks it is a necessary service, but he does not know what the Service is responsible. It runs automatically even if it is set to manual. COM + System Application-default Manual (recommended: Manual) It is clear from the development that this service is used by previous COM + programs and even applications in IIS/. NET. It can be set to Manual, but it is not recommended to set it to Disabled. Computer Browser-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) If you do not access the LAN, you can disable it. Otherwise, we recommend that you keep this option. This service will maintain and update the list of computers on the network. Cryptographic Services-default automation (recommended: Manual) Maintain and manage all certificates, keys, and security databases of the system. In addition, the services required to access some websites, such as Microsoft websites, Windows Update websites, or DRM websites, often provide and confirm the signature information of Windows files. Do not Disabled this service. DCOM Server Process Launcher default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) The previous DCOM Service, that is, remote service, is a more basic service than COM +. Check the Registry to know how many DCOM components are in Windows, so do not modify this option. Desktop Window Manager Session Manager-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) Aero style is required. All Aero Glass and Flip 3D effects depend on this service. DFS Replication-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Distributed File Replication is available from 2003 R2. It is the same as Computer Browser. If you are not on the LAN, you can consider Disabled it. DHCP Client-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) For basic services connected to the Internet, such as dynamically assigning an IP address to you, we recommend that you do not Disabled it. Diagnostic Policy Service-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Vista or IE7 sometimes pop up a dialog box asking if you want to help you find the cause of the fault. In only 1% cases, it will help you fix the problem of Internet disconnection. You can turn it off. Diagnostic Service Host-default Manual (recommended: Manual)-this is the Service that helps the Diagnostic Policy Service to perform specific tasks. It can be turned off together as the above Service starts. Diagnostic System Host-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Similar to Diagnostic Policy Service/Diagnostic Service Host, you can disable it together. Distributed Link Tracking Client-Default: Automatic) If your file system adopts the NTFS format, this service is required. Otherwise, you can set it to Manual. Distributed Transaction Coordinator-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Many applications, SQL, Exchange Biztalk, and other server software depend on this service. You can disable it, but do not Disabled it. DNS Client-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) If it is also Disabled, the website will not be able to survive or survive. Extensible Authentication Protocol-default Manual (recommended: Manual) As mentioned above, 802.1x authentication, wireless network, or VPN are not required to start the service. Do not Disabled it. Function Discovery Provider Host-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Relevant to the PnP-X and SSDP mentioned below, Manual. Function Discovery Resource Publication-default automation (recommended: Manual) Relevant to the PnP-X and SSDP mentioned below, Manual. Group Policy Client-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) If you do not use Group Policy, you can disable it. Some large companies use group policies to set up employees' computers. We recommend that you set them to Manual at least. Otherwise, you will find yourself blocked by the company's network one day. Health Key and Certificate Management-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Speculation is a service of NAP, which mentions implementing a Health registry Authority mechanism. Human Interface Device Access-default Manual (recommended: Manual) If you don't want the extra keys on your machine or laptop keyboard to work, or you don't need a game handle, you can turn this service off. IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules-default Automatic IC (Manual recommended) It is mainly used to authenticate VPN and other network environments. Interactive Services Detection-default Manual (recommended: Manual) I don't know what interactive services are. Manual is the default service. Keep this setting. Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)-default Disabled (isabled is recommended) It provides office networks with network address translation, addressing, name resolution, and intrusion protection services. The main function is to share network connections and Disabled if they are not used. IP Helper-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) It is mainly to provide IPv6 support. In this case, it is not particularly necessary. In fact, it is okay to set it to Disabled. IPsec Policy Agent-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Some companies must enable the network environment. It provides an end-to-end secure connection between clients and servers on TCP/IP networks. We recommend that you set it to Disabled in other cases. KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator-default Automatic IC (recommended: Manual) Another transaction service provided by Vista is useful to developers and set to Manual for general users or non-developers. Link-Layer Topology Discovery er-default Manual (recommended: Manual) It should support LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery) technology to precisely display the locations of devices supporting LLTD in the network structure, such as Vista's wireless map. The default value is Manual. Microsoft. NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727 _ X86-default Manual (recommended: Manual) NET developers know the usage of NGEN and keep the current settings. There will be many. NET FX3-based applications in the future, so this service will be useful. Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service-default Manual (isabled recommended) If the local machine does not have an iSCSI Device and you do not need to connect to or access the remote iSCSI Device, set it to Disabled. Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Copy A Volume Shadow. Do not rashly Disabled it, because sometimes it may work. Multimedia Class Scheduler-Default: Automatic) The priority is set for audio/video streams of some multimedia applications. Disabled may cause problems with the sound card function. We recommend that you enable this service and set it to Manual, which generally starts automatically. Net. Tcp Port Sharing Service-default Disabled (isabled is recommended) For WCF, general users and non-developers can still use Disabled. Netlogon-default Manual (recommended: Manual) When logging on to the Active Directory, a service that communicates with the domain service for verification. After the verification is passed, the Domain Server registers your DNS record, pushes software patches and policies, and so on. It will be used when you log on to the domain. Network Access Protection Agent-default Manual (recommended: Manual) This is the client in the NAP architecture and is set to Manual. Network Connections-default Manual (recommended: Automatic) When you click "network" and "dial-up connection", this service starts to work, mainly to obtain the LAN and remote connection objects, as long as you connect to the Internet, this service will start. Network List Service-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) This service lists existing Wired/Wireless networks and displays the current connection status. Network Location Awareness-default automation (recommended: Manual) It is NLA, which can well support and Mark multiple NICs, or provide you with enhanced functions when you switch and change from home, personal, or company networks, in most cases, it is automatically started with Network Connections. Network Store Interface Service-default automation (recommended: Manual) This is a service that supports NLA. For example, it stores the Profile of each network, so it runs in the same status as NLA. Offline Files-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Offline file service. With this function, the system caches shared content on the network locally and can disable it. Parental Controls-default Manual (recommended: Disabled) It is mainly used to allow parents to set limits on their children's account time, network access, and computer games. Peer Name Resolution Protocol-default Manual (recommended: Disabled) If you do not try the P2P feature or development of WCF, you can turn it off together with the following two services. Peer Networking Grouping-default Manual (recommended: Disabled) If you do not try the P2P feature or development of WCF, you can disable both the upstream and downstream services. Peer Networking Identity Manager-default Manual (recommended: Disabled) If you do not try the P2P feature or development of WCF, you can turn it off together with the above two services. Performance Logs & Alerts-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Event Log, task scheduler, and other services will use it. I personally think it is resource-consuming, but it is not recommended to set it to Disabled. Plug and Play-default automation (recommended: automation) Plug-and-play, one of the most basic services, cannot be switched off. PnP-x ip Bus Enumerator-default Manual (recommended: Manual) PnP-X bus enumeration server-Windows Connect Now (WCN), one of the components of the Microsoft Network and device platform, is a plug-and-play extension, you can connect some Connected Smart appliance devices (such as electric cookers and refrigerators) to your PC. PNRP Machine Name Publication Service-default Manual (recommended: Manual) This is used to name and resolve the server in the P2P network. Portable Device Enumerator Service-default Automatic IC (Manual recommended) It is used to synchronize data and clock between Windows Media Player and mobile Media Player, such as MP3. Print Spooler-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) If you do not have a printer, or you do not need a virtual, local, or network printer, you can turn it off. Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support-default Manual (recommended: Manual) You can't solve the problem on your computer. Program Compatibility Assistant Service-default Automatic IC (Manual recommended) If you use the Program Compatibility Assistant or you need to set your Program to run in compatible mode, such as running in Win98 or Windows 2000, change it to Automatic. Protected Storage-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Although it is of little use, keep it safe. Quality Windows Audio Video Experience-default Manual (recommended: Manual) It is mainly used to improve and enhance the transmission and playback quality of Audio Video Streams on the IP network, and control the traffic. I personally feel that this does not play any role. There are not many network services that support this technology. ReadyBoost-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) New Features of Vista can accelerate system startup and operation through high-speed random read/write speeds of Mobile storage devices such as USB flash drives. I still cannot understand the specific principles, but apparently it is not using a USB flash disk as memory. If this type of device is not used, it will be turned off. In fact, it will not always run around with a USB flash drive on a laptop. Remote Access Auto Connection Manager-default Manual (recommended: Manual) When your machine obtains the name or address of a DNS or NetBIOS, a connection to the remote network is created. This service is generally used for both ADSL and VPN access. If it is set to Disabled, the connection cannot be created. Remote Access Connection Manager-default Manual (recommended: Manual) This service is used when a connection is created, and is used by ADSL/VPN/other dial-up networks. Remote Procedure Call (RPC)-Default: Automatic) Do not modify the runtime service of COM/COM +. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator-default Manual (recommended: Manual) For RPC-based services, you can set it to manual, but it is not recommended to set it to Disabled. Remote Registry-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Manual means that you can only modify the Registry on the local machine. You can disable it for personal use, and the company management needs to be enabled. Routing and Remote Access-default Disabled (recommended: Disabled) Provides the routing service. Secondary Logon-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Allow two users to log on to a machine at the same time, which is not required for personal applications. Security Accounts Manager-default automation (recommended: Manual) The Security Account Management Service of the system. The specific functions are unknown. Security Center-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Vista's new security center allows you to set security and monitor the security status of the system. This service is just a management interface. Open other security services. Server-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Ensure that files, printers, and named pipes are shared and managed on the local machine connected to the network. If you do not need to share anything on the network, you can turn it off. Shell Hardware Detection-default automation (recommended: Manual) If you do not like the Autoplay function, you can set it to Manual for automatic playback devices or hardware. If you insert a new USB flash drive, the system may have no prompts. Sl ui Notification Service-default Manual (recommended: Manual ). It is used together with Software Licensing for Vista or some other Software activation services. Do not set it to Disabled, so you do not need to activate Vista. Smart Card-default Manual (recommended: Manual) The Smart Card Service is required to dial into the company network and connect to the VPN. If you do not have an application scenario, we recommend that you set it to Disabled. Smart Card Removal Policy-default Manual (recommended: Manual) If you want to enable this service if the computer is locked after the user takes the smart card away, set it to Manual or Disabled in other cases. SNMP Service-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Allow your machine to process Simple Network Management Protocols. Many network management protocols are based on SNMP. SNMP Trap-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Collect local or remote SNMP information and forward it to the local SNMP Management Program. Generally, it is not used, but it is recommended not to be set to Disabled. Software Licensing-Default: Automatic (recommended: Automatic) Manages and verifies the License of the Vista system, and provides interface/API services for the Windows system or other applications. All new features of Vista use this service. If it is set to Disabled, the protection function of Vista may be activated, leading to unavailability of some functions of the system. SSDP Discovery-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) This service searches the network for devices that use the SSDP Discovery protocol, such as non-plug-and-play devices, in device management, the non-plug-and-play devices on the local machine are also enumerated. They cannot be set to Disabled, and can be set to Manual at most. Superfetch-default automation (recommended: automation) Undoubtedly, this is one of Vista's best features and can maintain and improve system performance. Although the effect is not obvious, there is no reason to set it to another option. System Event Notification Service-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) SENS provides a unique system tracking and notification mechanism, which is used for system login, device connection, network connection, power supply, and internal event subscription and notification. It is not recommended to set it to Disabled. Tablet PC Input Service-default Automatic (recommended: Disabled) You can disable a non-Table PC and do not use a tablet. Task Scheduler-default Automatic (Manual recommended) It is not only the scheduled task scheduling manager of the previous operating system, but also used by Vista and third-party applications. We recommend that you set it to Manual, which will be automatically started in many cases. TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper-default Automatic IC (recommended: Manual) It mainly supports the resolution of NetBIOS names, allowing you to share files, printers, and log on to networks between computers. Telephony-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Provides TAPI support for applications. This service is often started by itself. Terminal Services-default automation (recommended: Manual) The Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, remote terminal service, or remote management function of the Administrator account is often started automatically. Terminal Services Configuration-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Administrator remote desktop or remote management settings. If you do not want to use these features, you can set them to Disabled. Terminal Services UserMode Port Redirector-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Supports the printer/drive/port redirection function on the remote connection. If you do not want to use the remote function, we recommend that you set it to Disabled. Themes-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) For the XP style, you must first start this service, especially when using Aero. Thread Ordering Server-default Manual (recommended: Manual) It provides special thread sorting and scheduling services. If not, you can set it to Manual, but it is not recommended to set it to Disabled. TPM Base Services-default Manual (recommended: Manual) TPM is the abbreviation of Trusted Platform Module. TPM Platform provides hardware-based encryption service. If the service is disabled, Vista or applications may not be able to access or use encrypted keys, you can set it to Manual. UPnP Device Host-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) This is the host program of a common plug-and-play device in the system. It serves as the main body for communication and work between the General plug-and-play device and the operating system. It is not recommended to be Disabled. User Profile Service-default automation (recommended: automation) This service is used to load and uninstall user configuration files. If the service is stopped or disabled, the user cannot log on or log off successfully, and the application may not be able to obtain user data. We recommend that you do not modify the data. Virtual Disk-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Manage the software and hardware volumes of storage devices. Do not set them to Disabled. Volume Shadow Copy-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Shadow replication is called together with the backup function in Vista. It is not recommended to set it to Disabled. WebClient-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Simply put, if you do not need a Web directory or similar function, you can turn it off. Windows Audio-default automation (recommended: automation) Unless you do not want your computer to speak, it will be automatically started. Windows Audio Endpoint Builder-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) Unless you do not want your computer to speak, it will be automatically started. Windows Backup-Manual by default (recommended: Manual) Windows backup and version recovery functions can be disabled. Windows CardSpace-default Manual (recommended: Manual) For personal identity management like Smart Card, a WCF programming model provided by. NET Framework 3.0. Windows Color System-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Color Management Module. Vista supports Color Management plug-ins. Windows Connect Now-Config Registrar-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Wi-Fi/Wireless. Windows Defender-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic)-One of Vista's new features, can enhance security, prevent Trojans and some malicious programs, the most important is free. Windows Driver Foundation-User-mode Driver Framework-default Manual (recommended: Manual) The main process driven by the user mode is managed for third-party developers. We recommend that you do not set it to Disabled easily. Windows Error Reporting Service-default automation (isabled is recommended) No one likes errors. For you and Microsoft, it is useless to transmit error reports. Windows Event Collector-default Manual (recommended: Manual) This is mainly used for performance collection, analysis, and system monitoring. It is also supported by Vista's new event management tool. Windows Event Log-default Automatic (recommended: Automatic) Vista and other system programs are often used. This is not a required service. We recommend that you set it to Manual. Windows Firewall-default automation (recommended: automation) Currently, no more stable firewall is found in Vista, which is free of charge. Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Provides image capture and acquisition functions for scanners and digital cameras. Windows Installer-default Manual (recommended: Manual) For the MSI installation package service, many installation programs need this service. You can set it to start later. Windows Management Instrumentation-default automation (recommended: automation) System Management Service, which is used when Vista starts initialization, is started even if it is set to Manual. Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service-default Automatic IC (Manual recommended) Transfer multimedia files for Windows Media Extender (such as XBox) over the network. We recommend that you disable this function unless you need it. Windows Modules Installer-default Manual (recommended: Manual) If you do not use Windows Updates, you can disable this service. Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0-default Manual (recommended: Manual) NET Framework 3.0 is required for a WPF application. Generally, this service is started to prove that a new WPF application is running on your machine. Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)-default Manual (recommended: Manual) Allows remote computer management or information collection. Windows Search-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) The default range of the new desktop search function is too small, which is very resource-consuming. You can try it. Windows Time-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Usually I close the synchronization time with the server. Windows Update-Default: Automatic (recommended: Automatic) Windows Update depends on you. It is associated with the Background Intelligent Transfer Service and Modules Installer Service. WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service-default Manual (recommended: Manual) WPAD is a protocol that enables the HTTP client to automatically discover proxy server configurations. This service enables applications to support WPAD protocol applications. We recommend that you set it to Manual and Disabled, because it is not used in most cases. Wired AutoConfig-default Manual (recommended: Manual) In fact, you need to set it yourself in many cases. WLAN AutoConfig-default Manual (recommended: Manual) In many cases, you need to set it by yourself. You can disable it without using a wireless network. WMI Performance Adapter-default Manual (recommended: Manual) WMI Information Conversion provides services for Performance Tools and event tools. Workstation-default Automatic (recommended: Manual) Creating and managing a network connection to a remote server is generally a necessary service in a network environment, especially in a LAN, and can be set to Manual when you do not need to access other people's shared resources. Others World Wide Web Publishing Service, IIS Admin Service, FTP Publishing Service, and MSMQ Service are all IIS7 related services. They are not installed by default. After installation, they are generally set to Manual. UAC User Account Control is an important part of Vista system security. Like Microsoft official, I do not recommend you close it. But if it makes you crazy as I do, shut it down. The method is to start-run or (Win + R), enter msconfig, and find the tool on the rightmost bar to disable UAC, and execute it. Msconfig is an f entry for system adjustment. In Vista, msconfig is more powerful and easy to use than in the previous system.