How to Disable Useless Services That Cause a Slow Computer
Part 1 of 3:
Manage Startup Programs On Your Computer
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Click Start menu and select Run to use the feature. It will show you a "Diagnostic Box". The command is Msconfig. -
Click the OK button to access System Configuration Utility interface. On the top of the window, you should click the "Startup" tab to view the startup programs list. -
Uncheck any items you don't want it to load during computer booting. It will take effect after rebooting. Use Task Manager in Windows 8.
Part 2 of 3:
Manage Services On Your Computer
- Your computer runs fast when it was bought. Why it becomes slow? People are not aware that additional services are added to your computer when you install some third-party software. As the result, the CPU usage may reach to a high level and memory is taken away. Then your computer slows down and crashes a lot. That nothing frustrated than getting into the trouble of a slow computer,
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Check the service immediately after installing a new software. -
Open the System Configuration Utility (as described in part 1) -
Select "Services" tab to disable all the items by unchecking the boxes. However, without suggestion, we always make mistake when doing that. Manually disabling service does more harm than good. -
Use system optimization tool as a good choice for disabling services. WinMate is free and can definitely speed up your computer.
Part 3 of 3:
Clean Up The Desktop Items
- Deleting the shortcuts only removes the icons. If you want to remove the programs:
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Go to Control Panel. -
Click on Programs and Features -
Uninstall a program
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