Is in reducing the number of processes and tasks running. This is not surprising, because such processes and tasks consume the resources of our computer, and therefore it can slow down or freeze when we try to play a demanding game or work with complex programs. Naturally, we cannot simply close all processes in the task manager, because some of them are necessary for the correct operation of the operating system.
The processes on each individual computer may differ, because we use different programs and we have different hardware installed. However, there are a number of processes that run on every computer under OS Windows 7, and their termination, in addition to speeding up the system, will not lead to any other consequences. So, let's see what processes can disable in manager Windows tasks 7 .
First you need to open Task Manager: for this we use Ctrl+Alt+Delete . In the window that appears, click on the Processes tab. You will see a list of processes with users, so that all processes are displayed, check the box next to the corresponding item at the bottom of the window.
In the very bottom left corner of the window, you can see how many active processes are running on this moment. There are 134 of them in the screenshot. In the Memory column, you can find out how much RAM a particular process consumes.
The processes that are visible in the Task Manager fall into two categories:
In the User column, you can see which category a particular process belongs to. You should not end processes directly from the Windows 7 Task Manager, otherwise this may lead to crashes or reboots of the operating system. If you try to terminate an important process responsible for the health of the OS, then it will either not be closed, or it will reopen after a while, about which you will receive a notification.
So, user processes in most cases need to be terminated. This category includes programs and services that have been installed by the user. However, there are some exceptions. So, if you try to close explorer.exe, shortcuts and the taskbar will disappear from the desktop.
If you don't know which user processes can be terminated in the Windows 7 Task Manager, see where is the process file. To do this, right-click on the process, and from the menu that opens, select File storage location. If it turns out that this file is in the folder Windows then its by no means can't be closed. However, there is an exception here too - if this file is malicious virus then it must be removed immediately.
Here is a list of processes that do not need to be closed:
This table lists the processes that need to be terminated (unless, of course, you don't need them at the moment):
In order to complete the process, you need to click on the corresponding button in the task manager, and after the warning window appears, confirm your action.
In this way, of course, you will close the process, but in most cases the effect will be only until the next restart of the computer. When the system is restarted, the completed process will again fall into the boot. Therefore, in order to permanently get rid of an unnecessary process, we need delete relevant program, or remove it from startup.
If you're not sure if a particular task or process can be completed, then play it safe and leave it running. After prolonged use of the computer without reinstalling the OS and cleaning programs, it accumulates a large number of absolutely unnecessary processes that slow down the system. Therefore, cleaning the task manager should be done regularly.
Even on a new computer, just delivered from the store, there are 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 never hit the keys yet, 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, how to remove unnecessary programs without harming your computer.
Extra programs get on the computer in several ways:
Even if there is enough space on the hard drive and a supply of RAM, unnecessary applications should be removed for security reasons. Many of them, in an effort to customize their work to the interests and preferences of the user, collect personal information and send it to their servers. Sometimes this channel becomes transparent to malicious software that can disrupt the computer as well.
The main rule when removing unnecessary programs or services: "Know what you're doing!" Before you remove an unfamiliar program, you should figure out what it does and where it came from on the computer. The same applies to Windows services 7.
Uninstallation should take place according to the established procedure, and not through deleting the folder with the program, because otherwise the computer will be littered with the remnants of unnecessary directories, settings, bookmarks in the browser. It is very useful to create a system restore point on the eve of the “big purge”, this will allow you to cancel the results of unsuccessful work.
Without fear of negative consequences, you can disable some system services.
Most programs can be easily removed using standard Windows 7 tools, for others you should use special applications. Sometimes the manufacturer intentionally installs utilities that the user cannot uninstall, such as Samsung's Disable_Windowsupdate.exe. Extra services and processes can also be disabled in several ways. However, the first step before a serious cleaning of the computer should be to create a point Windows recovery 7 in case of incorrect removal of system components.
You can get to the same "Uninstall or change a program" window with a list of applications through the "Start" button, by clicking which we type "Uninstall a program" in the search bar. By selecting the menu bar 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 desired application(some are grouped into folders) and click on it right button mice.
In the context menu that opens, we need the "Delete" line. We press it and we see the "Remove Shortcut" window pop up, warning us that by continuing in the same way, we will remove the shortcut, but will not touch the application.
Let's heed the advice and go to the active line "Programs and Features". This will bring us back to the familiar "Uninstall or change a program" window.
Terminating a process means stopping a particular session of a service or application, but does not affect future launches. In order for the service not to be started by the system during the next session, it must be disabled.
The list of services can be edited using "System Configuration", which is called from the command line.
There are enough small programs that specialize in removing unnecessary applications. Some focus on cleaning the computer from unnecessary folders, which sometimes do not notice the standard Windows tools 7, others maintain a "black list" of advertising and installed applications looking for them on the computer. The third allows fine tuning system services.
PC Decrapifier captivates with its honesty: freeing the computer from unnecessary software, it does not ask to be installed on HDD himself, but is content with launching external media. The application is free, new versions are released regularly and databases of unsolicited programs are updated. The interface is simple and intuitive. Before the start of the main stage of work, a restore point is created.
PC Decrapifier by some antivirus programs is erroneously classified as a dangerous application. This is not true, the warning can be ignored. Given that PC Decrapifier does not require installation, takes up little space and is distributed free of charge, to be sure, you can remove it and re-download it from the manufacturer's website.
Another free app, specializing in high-quality removal of unnecessary programs. Carefully searches for all traces of the work of the removed package and cleans them up. IObit Uninstaller allows you to create restore points before each removal, as well as forcibly uninstall "resisting" programs.
Manufacturers and vendors 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 from uninvited guests.
It's no secret that in Windows systems, so many background processes and services unnecessary for the user are often activated by default that it 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 makes even user programs work very slowly. But if only that were the only thing! But often many do not pay attention to the fact that the system constantly monitors user actions, uses data about its location, updates its own components without its knowledge, etc.
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Deactivating all unnecessary or unused processes without special knowledge will be very problematic. That is why it is best to protect yourself from possible incorrect actions that can lead to unstable Windows operation, 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, running in the background. But which application to prefer, because on the same Internet you can find many such applets, and each developer praises his own software claiming he's the best?
If your computer is running slowly and space hard drive overloaded, clean it of unnecessary programs and components, and disable unnecessary processes and services. This can be done using standard Windows tools or using third-party programs.
Windows 7 has three categories of data that boots the system - programs, processes, and services. The program is installed on the computer to perform the function required by the user. The process can be systemic, necessary for the correct Windows work 7, and user, launched with the program. Services in the system are started by default and disabled through "Computer Management".
Processes can be disabled through the "Task Manager" (instructions are given below).
Process | Description |
soffice | Responsible for the operation of Open Office. |
reader_sl | Accelerator Adobe Reader. |
hkcmd | Intel process accompanies Hardware computer. |
adobeARM | Checks Adobe updates reader. |
RAVCpl64 | Audio manager from Realteck. |
CCC | Control center for ATI graphics cards, only needed if you play games. |
neroCheck | Looks for conflicting drivers. |
jqs | Speeds up Java programs. |
jusched | Looking for Java updates. |
wmpnetwk | System Windows Search media player. |
osppsvc | Protection of MS Office 2010 programs. |
sidebar | Responsible for the operation of Windows 7 gadgets. |
nwiz | Responsible for the actions of nVidia NView. |
atiptaxx | Opens access to the settings of ATI video cards. |
Do not stop the Explorer.exe process - stopping it will remove the desktop icons and the Windows taskbar.
Process | Description |
taskshot | host file. |
msdtc | Network systems transaction coordinator. |
sms | Windows session management. |
wininit | Autorun programs. |
winlogon | Login to Windows. |
services | Starting Windows services. |
explorer | Desktop, shortcuts. |
spoolsy | Supports print queue. |
lsm | Manages session state. |
taskmgr | Responsible for the task manager. |
searchindexer | Search indexing. |
csrss | Responsible for console applications. |
sppsvc | Windows platform protection. |
svhost | Responsible for network communication. |
conhost | For handling console windows. |
lsass | Preserves local user security. |
If you are not sure if the process can be terminated, open the location executable file. If he is in system folder Windows, don't stop it.
Windows 7 prevents the user from completing certain critical processes. When you reboot, the system starts them again.
In addition to 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:
If you are not using local network, disable the NetBIOS Helper Service and change to manual mode Computer Browser service.
The image download service cannot be disabled when a scanner or webcam is connected.
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.
By opening the "Start", you can view the list of programs and remove some:
The disadvantage of this method is that after deleting the program by means of 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.
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.
After the uninstall is complete, you may need to restart your computer.
To stop processes running by Windows, launch the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del.
When you restart your computer, some processes and services start automatically. Therefore, for a permanent shutdown, remove the program using the process from autorun (“Task Manager”, tab “Autostart”) and disable the corresponding service.
The Startup tab displays a complete list of programs that start automatically when you start Windows 7. Select the programs that you do not need open, and uncheck the boxes next to them, and then click OK. After rebooting the computer, autorun will be disabled.
Almost all installers offer 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 the folder, you will see folders with software. To uninstall the program directly:
A more complicated method is uninstalling applications from the command line. To perform an uninstall:
Using Windows tools, it is difficult to erase a program without "tails". And developers come up with third party applications- uninstallers. Instructions for working with some of them are given below.
PC Decrapifier copes well with third-party software, toolbars and applications imposed when loading other programs.
The program cleans up 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 uninstall a program:
To disable/enable startup programs:
CCleaner allows you to manage startup not only for Windows, but also for browser add-ons.
IObit Uninstaller is a simple program uninstaller with a registry cleaning function. The utility offers the user a list of applications to uninstall. It is divided into categories, you can switch between them in the left menu. IObit Uninstaller works in two modes - standard and forced removal.
To uninstall the utility from IObit in standard mode:
How to uninstall the program in forced mode (required when files are protected from deletion):
Forced uninstallation 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.
Revo Uninstaller is a program that allows you to erase software from your computer without leaving any residue. To uninstall an application:
If you want your computer to run a little faster, you need to follow RAM. The more free volume it has, the faster the operations and various other actions that the user does. It should be remembered that not only downloaded programs and open tabs browser. This includes all background processes, running services, and files reserved by closed utilities.
Now we will talk about disabling unnecessary services in Windows, and we will use a special program for this.
Easy Service Optimizer free program in Russian, using which even an inexperienced user will be able to manage services in operating system. The interface is very simple. The utility is portable, so you do not need to install it on your computer. Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10.
You can download Easy Service Optimizer from the link at the bottom of the article from Yandex Disk. After that, open the Downloads folder on your computer and run the "eso" archive.
Extract the archived folder to any convenient location on your computer.
You can also download Easy Service Optimizer from the official website. To do this, go to their page (in the screenshot below, the address is circled with a rectangle). You will find a download button called "Download" at the end of the article before the recommended entries and comments.
After extracting the "eso" folder from the archive, open it and run the file with the same name, opposite which will be written "Application".
If your interface language is selected by default (English), then click on the “Options” - “Languages” tab and select the one you need from the list.
Now let's look at how to use the program. The main window of the program will display a list of services that can be optimized. Opposite each, you can check or uncheck the box, this must be done, since the application installed settings and restoration is applied only to those marked with a bird.
It is signed at the top, which is displayed in the columns. At the bottom there are four tabs with modes. Of these, you need to choose the right one. When they are changed, the data in the column changes. "Type of application". So "By default" many services are started by the user manually or automatically, but if you select "Extreme", then almost all of them will be disabled.
You do not need to disable all services in a row, as this can lead to system malfunctions.
You can view a list of all Windows services by clicking on the button with two gears at the top.
In the program window, any of them can be edited: select it with the mouse and press the button "Edit…" up.
A window with basic information will open. At the bottom, you can set a specific launch type for each mode separately. Save changes by clicking OK.
If you understand a little what the service does, then you can select it and disable or start using the appropriate buttons.
After choosing the appropriate mode: "Safe", "Optimal", "Extreme", and mark the required fields, you can proceed to apply the settings by clicking on the button with the image of a rocket. After that, the selected services will either be disabled or started.
Since not all services are added to the list, you can do it yourself. To do this, open them all by clicking on the button with two gears, double-click on the one you need and look at its name.
Now we return to the program window again and click on the button at the top "Add New". Then enter the name that you remember, the rest of the information will be filled in automatically. Specify launch types for modes and click "Add".
To remove a service from the list, select it and click at the top "Delete Selected".
Please note that the service itself will not be deleted, it will simply disappear from the displayed list for optimization in the program. You can add it at any time using the method described above.
In order to return all settings to default, you need to click on the "Services" tab and select "Reset List".
Pick a location on your computer and name it so you can understand. In the "File type" field, leave everything as it is. Click "Save".
So you can create multiple files with various settings. To select one of them, open "File" - "Open" and click on the desired item. Next, click on the rocket icon to apply the settings to the marked services.
After disabling unnecessary services, the computer will start to work faster, this will be especially noticeable on those PCs where RAM strips with a small amount of memory are installed. Therefore, download the program Easy Service Optimizer, and it will help you solve this problem.