Even on a new computer, just delivered from the store, there will be several programs that the user does not need. Of course, Windows 7 itself tries to load deeper into RAM, including some never-used services. The user has not yet hit the keys, and his computer is already wasting its power on something unnecessary. We will tell you in detail in our article how to find and disable unnecessary processes and how to remove unnecessary programs without harming your computer.
Where do you get unnecessary programs on your computer?
Unnecessary programs get onto your computer in several ways:
Even if hard disk space and reserve random access memory Enough, unnecessary applications should be removed for security reasons. Many of them, trying to customize their work to the interests and preferences of the user, collect personal information and transfer it to their servers. Sometimes this channel also becomes transparent to malicious software that can disrupt the operation of the computer.
Which programs and processes in Windows 7 can be removed, and which ones should be left alone?
The main rule when removing unnecessary programs or services is: “Know what you are doing!” Before you remove an unfamiliar program, you should figure out what it does and where it came from on your computer. The same applies to Windows services 7.
Removal should take place according to the established procedure, and not by erasing the folder with the program, since otherwise the computer will be clogged with the remnants of unnecessary directories, settings, and browser bookmarks. It is very useful to create a system restore point on the eve of the “big clean”, this will allow you to undo the results of unsuccessful work.
Without fear of negative consequences, you can disable some system services.
What you can delete without regret (table)
Services that cannot be disabled (table)
How to remove unnecessary programs and services
Most programs can be easily removed using standard Windows 7 tools; for others, special applications should be used. Sometimes the manufacturer intentionally installs utilities that the user cannot remove, such as Samsung's Disable_Windowsupdate.exe. Unnecessary services and processes can also be disabled in several ways. However, the first step before seriously cleaning your computer should be to create a point Windows recovery 7 in case of incorrect removal of system components.
Creating a restore point
"Control Panel"
"Start"
You can get to the same “Uninstall or change a program” window with a list of applications through the “Start” button, by clicking on it and typing “Uninstall a program” in the search bar. Having selected the menu line of the same name, we get to the desired window, after which we act according to the already known algorithm.
You can also use the uninstaller of the program itself. To do this, click “Start”, then “All Programs”. In the list that opens, select the right application(some are grouped into folders) and right-click on it.
In the context menu that opens, we need the “Delete” line. We press it and we see the “Delete Shortcut” window pop up, warning us that by continuing in the same way, we will delete the shortcut, but will not touch the application.
Let’s listen to the advice and go to the active line “Programs and Features”. This will again take us to the familiar “Uninstall or change a program” window.
"Task Manager"
Terminating a process means stopping a specific session of a service or application, but does not affect its running in the future. To prevent the service from being started by the system during the next session, you must disable it.
How to disable services using System Configuration
The list of services can be edited using “System Configuration”, which is called from the command line.
Video: how to remove programs on Windows 7
Specialized programs for cleaning the system
There are quite a few small programs that specialize in removing unnecessary applications. Some focus on cleaning the computer from unnecessary folders, which sometimes are not noticed by standard Windows tools 7, others maintain a “black list” of advertising and advertising installed applications, looking for them on the computer. Still others allow fine tuning system services.
PC Decrapifier - cleaning according to the “black list”
PC Decrapifier captivates with its honesty: freeing your computer from unnecessary software, it does not ask you to install it on HDD himself, but is content with launching with external media. The application is free, new versions are released regularly and the database of unsolicited programs is updated. The interface is simple and intuitive. Before the main stage of work begins, a restore point is created.
PC Decrapifier by some antivirus programs incorrectly classified as a dangerous application. This is not true, the warning can be ignored. Considering that PC Decrapifier does not require installation, takes up little space and is distributed free of charge, to be completely sure, you can remove it and download it again from the manufacturer’s website.
CCleaner program
Powerful scanning and removal of indestructible programs with IObit Uninstaller
Another free application, specializing in high-quality removal of unnecessary programs. It carefully searches for all traces of the work of the package being removed and cleans them up. IObit Uninstaller allows you to create restore points before each uninstall, as well as forcefully remove “resistant” programs.
Other programs
- Should I Remove It? An alternative to PC Decrapifier, which also keeps a list of unnecessary programs. It has a different interface (ratings are highlighted in color), as well as a constant connection with the main site. Simpler, does not provide for editing startup.
- Slim Computer. Creates a broader list for removal, including browser extensions and plugins. “Kills” unnecessary processes and programs.
- AdwCleaner. Specializes in removing unwanted elements from browsers. Generates a report as a text file.
Manufacturers and sellers of software products spend a lot of effort and money to ensure that their applications are installed on your computer. And they pay much less attention to the complete removal of their packages, and sometimes they deliberately resist this. Therefore, in order to remain the master of your hardware, you need to regularly clean it of uninvited guests.
In this article I continue the topic of optimizing computer operation; today we will stop some programs running in background to speed up and speed up your PC.
In the last lesson we disabled programs from startup(if you haven’t read this lesson, then I advise you to start with it, the link is at the end of this article), thereby increasing performance, and now we will disable Windows services running in the background.
Any of these services can be either system or third-party, but they all eat up a small part of the system’s resources; if you consider that there are several dozen of them, the load increases noticeably.
Of course in most cases system programs working in the background are necessary for the normal operation of the computer, but there are some that are not needed at all and are unlikely to be needed by anyone.
When disabling yourself, you need to be extremely careful; when disabling any process, you need to know what it is responsible for so as not to harm the OS. Below I will give a small list of what can be excluded and what can be switched to manual mode.
What programs can I disable?
To do this you need to log in Service Management by pressing right click click on the My Computer shortcut, which is located on yours, or select Computer. In the menu that appears, select Control
then click on Services and applications and the last point Services. Here you can see all the necessary and unnecessary programs running in the background; in total, I have more than 150 of them!
First of all, I advise you to look through the entire list and find some familiar programs that you may have installed and simply disable them.
For example: torrent clients µTorrent or BitComet you can safely disable them, unless of course you distribute some files day and night. Program Skype(Skype) if you call once a month, then why will it waste resources every day?
Also with other programs, if there is no need for it to work every minute, feel free to stop it. Do not be confused in any way, disabling a program does not mean it will not work in the future! When you need it, just run it with , as you usually do.
Background mode is a standby mode, that is, the program is always running, although it is not used.
And finally, the list I promised Windows services which can be disabled for sure or switched to manual mode.
Parental Control– turn off
KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator– manually
Adaptive adjustment— disabling brightness is necessary only for PC owners. with built-in light sensor for automatic adjustment monitor brightness
WWAN auto setup– disable if you do not have CDMA or GSM modules
Windows Firewall– disable it if your antivirus has this service
Computer browser– translate manually when not using the local network
Support IP Service– turn off
Secondary login– disable or manually
Dispatcher automatic connections remote access
– disable or manually
Print Manager– turn it off if we don’t use the printer
Windows Defender– disable it, a completely unnecessary service
Distributed Transaction Coordinator– turn off
NetBIOS Support Module– disable, but provided that there is no local network (connection of 2 computers or more)
Setting up a Remote Desktop Server– turn off
Bluetooth support– we turn it off, I don’t think this is relevant now.
Download service Windows images(WIA)– if you use a scanner, you don’t touch anything
Service remote control Windows– turn off
Remote Desktop Service– turn off
Smartcard– turn off
Tablet PC input service– turn off
Remote registry– everything is generally bad here; there is an opinion that this is a kind of open door for a virus that can change system registry. Definitely disable
Fax– we turn it off, it’s completely a thing of the past.
To disable a service, double-click on it with the left mouse button, a window will open where we change the value Startup type from Automatic to Disabled then Stop//Apply//OK. This is how we deal with every service we dislike.
This is the list of services that I was able to find out about; I will be glad if anyone can add to it in the comments to this article.
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Many users are interested in what processes can be disabled in the manager Windows tasks 7 ? It is impossible to answer unequivocally, since different computers, completely different processes can be launched.
First, then go to the "processes" section. Their number will be displayed at the bottom of the window; check the option to display all user processes to see the full list.
In my case there are 134 of them, since I use a lot of software and services. At the same time, the PC works stably. Still depends on the system configuration. In your case, their number may be several times less.
All processes can be divided into:
- System - used to maintain OS performance and stability individual elements Windows 7.
- User - launched under the user name (administrator).
In the “user” column you can determine which group the process belongs to. Not recommended complete system processes in Windows 7 task manager, since this in most cases will lead to a crash and restart of the system.
Note: the system itself will not allow you to complete the most important processes or they will appear again.
Most user processes can and should be terminated. Mainly installed programs and their services, but there are exceptions. For example, when you exit explorer.exe, your taskbar and desktop shortcuts will disappear.
If you are not sure about completion, right-click on the process and select “file storage location” from the menu. If the file is located in the Windows directory, it is not recommended to touch it, except malware. In all other cases you can complete the process.
List of processes that do not need to be terminated:
Title (.exe) | description |
explorer | Supports correct work desktop, taskbar. |
Taskhost | Host file |
Conhost | Host Console Window |
svchost | There are several of them running and they cannot be completed |
taskmgr | When finished, the task manager will close. |
msdtc | Distributed Transaction Coordinator |
sppsvc | Microsoft Software Security Platform |
smss | Dispatcher Windows session |
csrss | Executes client-server |
wininit | |
winlogon | Login program |
services | Windows Services Application |
spoolsv | Print Spooler |
lsass | Responsible for authorization of local users |
lsm | Local Session Service |
SearchIndexer | Search indexer |
Title (.exe) | description |
reader_sl | Speeds up launch of Adobe Reader |
jqs | Java Quick Starter speeds up opening software that works with Java |
Osa | Office Source Engine works with office |
office | works with OpenOffice |
AdobeARM | checks for updates to Adobe software |
Juiced | checks for updates for Java |
NeroCheck | Looks for drivers that may cause conflicts |
Hkcmd | accompanies Intel hardware |
atiptaxx or ati2evxx | Provides fast access to ATI video card settings |
RAVCpl64 | Realtek Audio Manager - audio manager, everything will work without it |
Nwiz | Refers to NVIDIA features NView |
CCC | Catalyst Control Center belongs to ATI, designed for gamers |
winampa | Winamp player process |
OSPPSVC | Office software protection platform 2010 |
Sidebar | You will find it if |
wmpnetwk | Organizes a search for Windows Media Player |
In Task Manager, left-click on the process and click " end the process" Then click on the button with the same name when the warning appears.
With these actions you will end the processes within the current Windows 7 session. When you reboot or next start, some killed processes will be launched again, so to permanently shut down, do the following:
- or remove it from startup.
- Stop (recommended) or (for experienced).
Now you know, what processes can be terminated in Windows 7 task manager. After all, each of them eats up a certain amount of resources, loading the system. With the right approach, you can clean out unused or harmful elements, increasing PC performance.
It's no secret that Windows systems often have so many unnecessary user-needed features activated by default. background processes and services that just makes your head spin. It is quite natural that many people think about system optimization issues, since some applets load the computer resources quite heavily, which is why even user programs work very slowly. But if only this were the case! But often many people do not pay attention to the fact that the system constantly monitors user actions, uses data about his location, updates its own components without his knowledge, etc.
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Deactivate all unnecessary or unused processes Without special knowledge it will be very problematic. That is why it is best to protect yourself from possible incorrect actions that could lead to unstable work Windows, and use it to disable some components special programs to disable programs and the system itself, and application components that were installed by the user himself, running in the background. But which application to prefer, because on the Internet you can find many such applets, and every developer praises his own software, claiming that he is the best?
If your computer is running slowly and the space hard drive overloaded, clean it of unnecessary programs and components, and also disable unnecessary processes and services. This can be done using standard Windows tools or using third-party programs.
Where do unnecessary programs come from?
What programs and processes can be removed in Windows 7
In Windows 7, there are three categories of data that load the system - programs, processes and services. The program is installed on the computer to perform the function required by the user. The process may be systemic, necessary for correct Windows operation 7, and a user one, launched along with the program. Services on the system start by default and are disabled through Computer Management.
Processes can be disabled through the “Task Manager” (instructions are given below).
Table: which processes can be disabled without harm to the system
Process | Description |
office | Responsible for the operation of Open Office. |
reader_sl | Adobe Reader Accelerator. |
hkcmd | Intel process, accompanies Hardware computer. |
adobeARM | Checks Adobe updates Reader. |
RAVCpl64 | Audio manager from Realteck. |
CCC | A control center for ATI video cards, only needed if you play games. |
neroCheck | Looks for conflicting drivers. |
jqs | Speeds up Java programs. |
juicy | Looking for updates for Java. |
wmpnetwk | System Windows search Media Player. |
osppsvc | Protection of MS Office 2010 programs. |
sidebar | Responsible for work Windows gadgets 7. |
nwiz | Responsible for nVidia NView actions. |
atiptaxx | Provides access to the settings of ATI video cards. |
Do not disable the Explorer.exe process - stopping it will remove desktop icons and the Windows taskbar.
Table: processes that cannot be disabled
Process | Description |
taskshot | Host file. |
msdtc | Transaction coordinator for network systems. |
smss | Windows session management. |
wininit | Autorun programs. |
winlogon | Login to Windows. |
services | Starting Windows services. |
explorer | Desktop, shortcuts. |
spoolsy | Supports a print queue. |
lsm | Manages the state of sessions. |
taskmgr | Responsible for the operation of the task manager. |
searchindexer | Search indexing. |
csrss | Responsible for console applications. |
sppsvc | Windows platform protection. |
svhost | Responsible for network communication. |
conhost | For processing console windows. |
lsass | Maintains local user security. |
If you are unsure whether the process can be terminated, open the location of the executable file. If it is in the system Windows folder, don't stop him.
Windows 7 prevents the user from completing some particularly important processes. When you reboot, the system starts them again.
In addition to the processes Windows system services are running, some of which can be closed using the Computer Management menu without compromising the security of the PC. List of services that can be stopped:
- Fax;
- Windows remote control;
- remote registry;
- remote desktops;
- Bluetooth support;
- remote desktop server;
- secondary login;
- smart card;
- remote access auto connection manager;
- distributed transaction coordinator (DTC);
- ktmrm for KRT.
If you don't use local network, disable the NetBIOS Support Module service and switch the Computer Browser service to manual mode.
The image download service cannot be disabled if a scanner or webcam is connected.
How to erase programs and stop processes on Windows 7
You can remove utilities and stop processes in several ways: through the Start menu, using the Control Panel and Task Manager, as well as using specially designed programs.
How to Uninstall Programs and Disable Services from the Start Menu
By opening Start, you can view the list of programs and remove some:
The disadvantage of this method is that after erasing a program using Windows, its files and residual entries in the registry are saved.
You can also stop services from the Start menu. For this:
Do not disable all services in a row - some of them are responsible for the correct operation of Windows.
Video: disabling unnecessary processes and services
How to erase an application from the Control Panel
To uninstall the utility, it is not enough to erase the folder where it is located or the icon from the desktop. From standard means Windows can use the uninstaller.
- Click on Start and select Control Panel.
- Open "Uninstall a program".
- The computer will open a list of programs running on the computer, in alphabetical order.
- Click on the name of the utility that you will uninstall and click “Uninstall/Change” at the top of the window.
- Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window.
After uninstallation is complete, you may need to restart your computer.
Video: uninstallation from Control Panel
How to stop processes through Task Manager
To stop processes running in Windows, launch Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del.
When you restart your computer, some processes and services start automatically. Therefore, to permanently disable it, remove the program that uses the process from startup (Task Manager, Startup tab) and disable the corresponding service.
The "Startup" tab displays a complete list of programs that start automatically when Windows startup 7. Select the programs you don't want open and uncheck the boxes next to them, then click OK. After restarting the computer, autorun will be disabled.
Other options for removing unused programs
Almost all installers prompt users to select a folder where the program files will be placed. By default, they install to the C:\Program files folder. When you open a folder, you will see folders with software. To uninstall the program directly:
- Go to the folder of the utility that you will erase.
- Inside, find the Uninstall.exe file.
- Double click on the file with your mouse.
- An uninstaller window will open. Confirm the deletion and wait until the process completes.
A more complex method is to uninstall applications from the command line. To delete:
- Go to command line. To do this, press Win+R and enter cmd in the “Run” window. Click OK.
- Enter the WMIC command and press Enter. You will see the inscription: wmic: root\cli.
- Enter the product get name request. After a while you will see a list of installed programs.
- Write: product where name = “exact name of the program” call uninstall. When writing the program name, be careful about case. If the name is entered incorrectly, pressing Enter will display error information.
- Press “Y” to confirm the procedure and wait until Method Execution successful appears.
Third-party programs to remove unnecessary files
Using Windows tools, erasing a program without “tails” is difficult. And the developers come up with third party applications- uninstallers. Instructions for working with some of them are given below.
PC Decrapifier
- Click Check for updates.
- In the window that opens you will see the question “Are you using new computer"? Answer without embellishment.
- Create a Windows recovery label and click Next.
- The program will do automatic search unused applications and present them in a list.
- Select the checkboxes of the programs to be removed and click the Remove button.
- PC Decrapifier will prompt you to uninstall other programs manually. Perform as necessary.
- In the last window, uncheck the “Submit feedback” option and click “Finish”.
PC Decrapifier copes well with third-party software, toolbars and applications imposed when loading other programs.
Video: PC Decrepifier review
CCleaner - comprehensive cleaning
The program clears hard disk space and Windows registry. Functionality is provided to control startup and remove previously installed software. Additional functionality is located in the “Service” menu.
CCleaner finds more installed applications than the standard Windows 7 uninstaller. And after uninstallation, it “cleans up” residual files and registry entries. To remove a program:
- Launch CCleaner.
- On the left, select “Service”.
- Find the “Uninstall programs” sub-item.
- From the list, select the program to remove and click “Uninstall”. The “Delete” button is required to remove the name of the utility only from the list - it will not be possible to uninstall the application from the PC.
To disable/enable startup programs:
- Information about programs that start automatically with Windows will open.
- Select the program for which you want to disable startup and click “Turn off.”
CCleaner allows you to manage startup not only for Windows, but also for browser add-ons.
Video: CCleaner review
IObit Uninstaller
IObit Uninstaller is the simplest program uninstaller with a registry cleaning function. The utility offers the user a list of applications to uninstall. It is divided into categories, which you can switch between in the left menu. IObit Uninstaller works in two modes - standard and forced removal.
To uninstall the utility from IObit to standard mode:
- Select it from the list.
- Click "Delete" at the bottom of the window.
- The program will create a restore point, remove unnecessary applications, and then scan the system and registry for residual files and entries.
- After scanning, you will see a list of found components and can remove them permanently.
How to uninstall a program in forced mode (required when files are protected from deletion):
- Select an application that cannot be uninstalled in standard mode and click Forced Uninstall.
- Confirm uninstallation.
Forced uninstall mode can be used for any files. But be careful! After deleting a file, the program will check the folder in which it was located and clear it of other files.
Video: IObit Uninstaller review
Revo Uninstaller
Revo Uninstaller- a program that allows you to erase software from your computer without leaving any residue. To uninstall the application:
- Enable Revo Uninstaller.
- Highlight unnecessary program and click on the "Delete" icon.
- In the action confirmation window, select “Yes”.
- Select the program uninstallation method: built-in, secure, medium or advanced. Experienced users should use the advanced method.
- Click Next. Revo Uninstaller will remove the program and scan Windows.
- The window that opens will display the entries remaining in the registry. Check them and click “Delete”.
- The next window will display a list of folders and files saved after uninstallation. Mark the ones you don't need and click "Delete".