A Windows computer that has been used for a while often becomes sluggish, especially when it is started. The common reason is not weak hardware, but unnecessary services and startup software with the operating system.
turning them off not only helps start faster but also saves resources for important tasks.
Warm-up service: the culprit behind the steering wheel slow down
Every time you turn on your device, Windows will activate a series of services from cloud updates, synchronization, to third-party utilities such as Adobe, Google, or iTunes. Some services are really necessary for the system, but many only consume RAM and CPU without playing any important roles.
Most users dont know that nearly 40% of Windows-based launching services are not necessary for daily needs, said James Whittaker, a former senior engineer at Microsoft and now a systems consultant for businesses in the US. Controlling this list will bring a clear difference in performance".
How to turn off unnecessary startup services
To do this, users can open Task Manager by using the Ctrl + Shift + Esc → key combination to the Startup tab. Here, Windows lists all the programs that are launched with the system with the level of impact on performance (low, medium, high). Users can right-press and select "Disable" to disable unnecessary programs such as skype, OneDrive, Spotify, or automatic update tools.
Services.msc also helps turn off less used background services such as Fax, Remote Registry, Windows Search (if you don't need advanced search), or Xbox Services for non-gaming users. However, you need to be cautious and back up your system before changing system services.
Note
Do not disable your core system services like Windows Update, Defender, or security services. Instead, focus on third-party services and unnecessary underground utilities.
Clearing the start-up programs not only improves the start-up speed but also helps the machine run smoother throughout the work process. This is one of the simple but effective ways that any user can do it themselves to optimize the daily Windows experience.
