So, you can find the Windows services
- Go to the "Run"window by pressing the Windows key and "R" together.
- You are here "services.msc" and confirm with the Enter key. The services window opens.
- Here you can see an Overview of all the Windows services. You select a, you will see links for a description of the services (see Screenshot).
- Under "startup type" is indicated, whether the Windows service to start automatically, is disabled or just "manually" is called whenever it is needed.
Overview of Windows services
Disable certain Windows services
- Select the desired Windows service by double clicking.
- A new window will open. Here you can select under "startup type" to the desired setting (see Screenshot).
- You want to turn off the Windows service completely, select "Disabled".
- After you confirm the setting by clicking on "Apply" (bottom right). Then close the settings window with "OK".
- The Changes made are active after the next reboot.
Windows services disable
This practice tip refers to a System with Windows 7. You want to Windows XP Windows services to disable, you should check out the Windows XP Tuning tips look at. Here you'll learn which Windows services you can disable safely. Are you using Windows Vista, you can find the instructions here.
