Did you ever had the experience of working on a computer that moves the
speed of a snail? No? Then you are luckiest person of the world, stop reading this article

Windows computers have a long tradition of not running a long and uninterrupted use of different applications and many installation and removal of applications. In addition to continuous operation of processes and services at any time in RAM that may be completely unnecessary to the operation of the computer.

Your computer is actually full of hidden functions and services of whom know little.

Most times, a large number of programs to fund unnecessary will make your computer slower without any reason valid or need.

Probably heard someone say that can accelerate the operation of your computer by stop some unwanted services. But when you look for list of services running, you are unsure about what may or may not stop.

Unnecessary Windows services that can be turned off:

* AdobeLM Service: Not all computers have this service, even it is useless, disable it if so.

* Alerter: Disable this service if it is not inserted in a network because they will not receive alerts.

* Application Management: Set this service to Manual.

* Automatic Updates: Disable it if you do not want updates Automatic Windows. It is quite useless if you use the auto-patch the automatic NeoWin to update your Windows Operating System. In addition, you will save on bandwidth.

* ClipBook: Disable this service is not embedded in a network, since they need not share anything.

* Computer Browser: Disable this service is also not inserted in a network as they will not have to examine or monitor computers connected to yours.

* Cryptographic Services: Set this service to manual is not is sure to come to need it.

* Distributed Transaction Service: Set this service to Manual.

* DNS Client: Set this service to manual if you're not connected to a network.

* Error Reporting Service: Disable this useless service for reporting Microsoft's mistakes, they hardly respond to any error to send. Also saves you much bandwidth.

* Fast User Switching Compatibility: Disable this service if there is just a user of your computer, or if not used often the option to switch users. That is, if completely off the session and then allow other users access to your computer, then you do not need this service. Note that this service is completely useless on computers with little memory.

* FTP Publishing: Disable this service if you do not use FTP.

* Help and Support: Set this service to manual or off-the if not seek help regularly. You can activate it again when need help.

* HTTP SSL: Set this service to manual.

* Human Interface Device Access: disable this service if not using hot-keys or remote systems on your computer. If users sometimes, then you better set it to manual.

* IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service: Set this service to manual to save memory and time. Do not disable if your computer has a CD recorder or DVD.

* Indexing Service: Disable this service, using the very processor. If you are an avid researcher, almost manic, leave it enabled a time that will help. If you know where your files are and do not use the search often, then disable it for your good.

* InstallDriver Table Manager: Disable this service, no any problem in doing so.

* IPSEC Services: Set this service to manual.

* Windows Messenger: Disable this service if you are not connected to a network, and uses much memory is consumed. Moreover, it does no good and sometimes can show itself as a threat to the security of your computer.

* MS Software Shadow Copy Provider: Set this service to manual.

* Net Logon: Disable this service if you are not connected to a network.

* NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing: Disable this service if not uses the functionality of Remote Desktop, in my opinion, is a feature quite useless.

* Network Provisioning Service: Disable this service, it is useless lligado is not a network.

* NT LM Security Support Provider: Disable this service is useless too.

* NVIDIA Display Driver Service: If you use this feature the Working Environment of nVidia, this service is disabled, it a large consumption of memory.

* Office Source Engine: Disable this service if you are always at hand the CD of MS Office, it helps if your installation is corrupted.

* Portable Media Serial Number Service: Set this service to Manual multimedia devices to connect to your computer, if not disable it.

* Print Spooler: Disable this service does not have a printer installed.

* Protected Storage: Disable this service if you do not allow foreign access to the encrypted contents of your computer.

* Remote Desktop Help Session Manager: Disable this service if not uses the functionality of Remote Desktop for help and Support of Windows, which is probably a "Yes."

* Remote Procedure Call Locator: Set this service to manual.

* Remote Registry: A serious threat to security is active, disable it without thinking twice.

* Removable Storage: Disable this service if you do not use discs of removable storage, is used to configure the service manual.

* Routing and Remote Access: Configure the service to manual.

* Secondary Logon: Feature useless for most users. Disable it or set to manual.

* Security Accounts Manager: Disable this service, it is quite useless, unless you use NTFS Encryption.

* Security Center: Feature useless and annoying. Disable it.

* Server: Set the service to manual or disable it if not is connected to a network.

* Smart Card: Disable the service if you do not use smart cards in your computer.

* SSDP Discovery Service: Disable this service if not connected to a network or do not have UPnP devices on home networks.

* Task Scheduler: Disable this service if you work such as scheduled defragmentation, error checking, etc ... and instead also plan to do them yourself.

* TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper: Set this service to Manual if is connected to a network, in contrast to disable it.

* Telnet: Set the service to manual if you do not use this feature, especially if you are a home user.

* Terminal Services: Since we do not use the desktop Remote etc ... disable this service again.

* Uninterrupted Power Supply: Disable this service if you do not have a UPS connected to a serial port of your computer.

* Universal Plug and Play Device Host: Set this service to manual.

* User Privilege Service: Set this service to manual.

* Volume Shadow Copy: Disable this service if it makes copies of security using the System Restore or Windows Backup.

* Windows Firewall / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS): Disable this service if you have installed another firewall such as Norton or Zone Alarm, if you keep it active for more security.

* Windows Image Acquisition (WIA): If you use / connect a camera or a scanner to your computer, disable this service, or set it to manual.

* Windows Media Connect: Disable this service if not used devices such as iPod etc ... for your Windows Media Player.

* Windows Media Connect (WMC) Helper: Disable this service deactivated the service before or if you do not need help.

* Windows Time: Disable this service is not a network synchronized.

* Wireless Zero Configuration: Disable if not connected to a wireless network.

* WMI Performance Adapters: Disable this service is useless for basic use of the computer.

* Workstation: Disable this service is not connected to a network. Simpesmente Or, if you are a player, turn it off completely.

Notes:

1. To enter the service manager, go to Start> Run> Type services.msc, and then Enter.

2. Change the startup type of a service between Automatic, Manual and Inactive, double-click the desired service and select specifically the list entitled "Startup Type" in the "General" tab.

3. If you are unsure about a service or for some reason, thinks it is important, leave it as is or set it to manual instead of the off. Will help protect from damage.

4. Completely dominate the service manager is a task possible only by trial and error

5. There are risks involved in off important services, is advisable to first read the description before attempting to change the type of start a service.



I hope that was clear enough to understand what can disable and what should not. Enjoy a faster computer and more healthy.