Windows services you can disable to improve startup speed and security

Windows services run in the background when you start the computer no matter who’s logged in.

I’ll tell you the services which I think can be harmful for a system especially if your computer is over a network such as Internet/ University/ Office as bad boys can be anywhere.

To start the services management console, Go to Start Menu –>> Run and then type services.msc

After that disable any of the following services.

• 1. Stopping Windows Messenger Spam

Have you ever see a popup with a “Messenger Service” in the title bar while you’re surfing the net. If you did, that means someone is using the Messenger for sending adware to your system.

To stop it, disable the “Messenger” service from the Service Manager.

• 2. Disable NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing

It allows for someone to remotely access to your computer through NetMeeting. Unless, you’re regularly NetMeeting often, you should disable this.

Disable the “NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing” service from the Service Manager.

• 3. Disable Protected Storage

This service stores the passwords and the auto complete function with Internet Explorer. Unless, you want to use it, I recommend you disable it.

Disable “Protected Storage” service from the Service Manager.

• 4. Remote Desktop Help Session Manager

This service provides supports for Remote Assistance. If you use this service rarely or not at all, it is recommended to be disabled.

Disable “Remote Desktop Help Session Manager” service from the Service Manager.

• 5. Remote Registry Service

This service allows for your system registry to be accessible remotely. If you don’t require the assistance of someone to remotely have access to editing your registry settings, then disable this service.

Disable “Remote Registry” service from the Service Manager.

There you have it, 5 simple services which you can disable to improve not only security but also startup speed for your system.

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